Most people think of yeast infections as something that only happens to women. Even most doctors don’t realize that men get this type of infection almost as often as women do. The problem is that most men do not become symptomatic with their infections so the current philosophy within traditional medicine is not to treat it if there are no symptoms. Unfortunately, this philosophy is not only jeopardizing the health of the man with a yeast infection but also that of his partner.
Candida albicans, the most common culprit, is naturally present on the skin of all people. The problem begins when something triggers an overgrowth in the fungus which can cause symptoms such as burning during urination, redness and vaginal discharge. Men who are symptomatic will experience redness and soreness at the tip of the penis but most men will not exhibit any outward symptoms which is why it is so frequently overlooked.
Left untreated in men, the overgrowth in candida can make its way up the urethra and end up setting in the prostate gland. Inflammation in the prostate gland can lead to an enlarged prostate as well as a host of other prostate problems. With some men, the infection can become systemic and cause problems throughout the rest of the body. This is often misdiagnosed because the new health issues seem unrelated.
Not only can it cause major health issues for the man, he can pass that candida back to his partner. Quite often, women who needed repeated are constantly getting re-infected without realizing it. If your partner is treated for candida, the wisest thing to do is treat yourself at the same time. Unfortunately, if either of you are particularly prone to candida overgrowth, you will find yourself needing to do another yeast infection treatment in time.
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