Symptoms of Yeast Infection in Men
Yeast infection is an issue more commonly attributed to women.
The advertisements and even physicians label this as a woman's infection.
What is less known is that men can and do get yeast infections.
Below we will examine some of the common symptoms of yeast infection in men as well as the causes.
While yeast infection in men is not widely talked about, you can bet that for every woman in a relationship who has had a yeast infection there has been a man who had it as well.
Yeast infections in men are commonly transmitted by an infected female during sexual intercourse.
Therefore, gentlemen, if your wife or girlfriend is using and anti-fungal even if it is over the counter it is time to be tested.
Many times, this kind of information will not be shared between partners, therefore it is important that men know the signs and symptoms of penile yeast infection.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is time to see your physician.
-Irritation or soreness on or around the head of the penis.
-Severe itching on or around the penis -Thick white discharge, may resemble cottage cheese -Redness or discoloration of the head of the penis -Small blisters on or around the head of the penis These are the most common symptoms of yeast infection in men; however, it is important to note that there are often no signs at all.
This is why just like a female; men should have regular check-ups with their family physician.
Yeast infections in men are easily treatable when diagnosed; nevertheless, many men ignore the symptoms or do not know they are at risk if their partner is infected.
Men may also develop the infection in their own bodies, taking antibiotics or heavy drinking can lead to a buildup of yeast in the system and make you a prime candidate for an outbreak.
The reason men seem to develop it less often than women is that the men can have a skin yeast build-up on the penis that never flares up.
This is because the temperature on the outside of the skin is too cool to promote growth.
The problems occur when the yeast on the skin finds a better breeding ground during sexual intercourse.
When this happens, the woman will get a yeast infection then turn around and give it back to her partner.
Only this time it will travel up the exposed urethra during intercourse and cause a yeast infection in the penile tract.
Left untreated this can lead to potentially harmful issues.
In someone who's immune system is severely compromised it can lead to a potentially life threatening condition known as candidemia.
The advertisements and even physicians label this as a woman's infection.
What is less known is that men can and do get yeast infections.
Below we will examine some of the common symptoms of yeast infection in men as well as the causes.
While yeast infection in men is not widely talked about, you can bet that for every woman in a relationship who has had a yeast infection there has been a man who had it as well.
Yeast infections in men are commonly transmitted by an infected female during sexual intercourse.
Therefore, gentlemen, if your wife or girlfriend is using and anti-fungal even if it is over the counter it is time to be tested.
Many times, this kind of information will not be shared between partners, therefore it is important that men know the signs and symptoms of penile yeast infection.
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is time to see your physician.
-Irritation or soreness on or around the head of the penis.
-Severe itching on or around the penis -Thick white discharge, may resemble cottage cheese -Redness or discoloration of the head of the penis -Small blisters on or around the head of the penis These are the most common symptoms of yeast infection in men; however, it is important to note that there are often no signs at all.
This is why just like a female; men should have regular check-ups with their family physician.
Yeast infections in men are easily treatable when diagnosed; nevertheless, many men ignore the symptoms or do not know they are at risk if their partner is infected.
Men may also develop the infection in their own bodies, taking antibiotics or heavy drinking can lead to a buildup of yeast in the system and make you a prime candidate for an outbreak.
The reason men seem to develop it less often than women is that the men can have a skin yeast build-up on the penis that never flares up.
This is because the temperature on the outside of the skin is too cool to promote growth.
The problems occur when the yeast on the skin finds a better breeding ground during sexual intercourse.
When this happens, the woman will get a yeast infection then turn around and give it back to her partner.
Only this time it will travel up the exposed urethra during intercourse and cause a yeast infection in the penile tract.
Left untreated this can lead to potentially harmful issues.
In someone who's immune system is severely compromised it can lead to a potentially life threatening condition known as candidemia.
