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Penile Yeast Infection: Causes, Treatment And Prevention

Yes, men can get yeast infections too! Sometimes men don’t even realize that they have an infection and by the time they do, the infection may have gotten very bad.

Just like women get yeast infections in the vagina and vulva, men can also get yeast infections on their penis.  When this happens, it’s referred to as a penile yeast infection and will require treatment.

Yeast infections are not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease, but they can be spread from partner to partner

Often times, a man and a woman may be spreading a yeast infection back and forth and not even be aware that they are doing so.  Here’s how it works.  A woman gets a yeast infection and may not know it.  She has sex with her partner who catches the infection, but may have no symptoms.  The woman treats the yeast infection and the next time she has sex with her partner, the infection is once again passed over to the woman.

Here are some other causes of penile yeast infections:

-    Low immunity (an underactive thyroid gland, chronic stress, HIV, Lyme disease, etc)
-    Sexual transmission from a female with a vaginal yeast infection
-    Antibiotics, which occurs because antibiotics may kill the good bacteria  which is beneficial to the penis and in the crotch
-    Diabetes.  Men with diabetes can develop yeast infections because of increased blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of a penile yeast infection:

-    Irritation and soreness of the head of the penis
-    Severe itching on the head of the penis
-    A white, clumpy discharge
-    Redness color on the head of the penis
-    Small blisters on the head of the penis (sometimes confused with genital herpes)

Practicing safe sex is the best way to prevent penile yeast infections.  Avoid sexual intercourse when you or your partner is fighting off a yeast infection.  A penile yeast infection can be treated and prevented. 

The same rules that apply to women apply to men.  Avoid wearing clothes which are tight in the crotch and practice good hygiene.  You can seek alternative treatments such as garlic, apple cider vinegar and plain yogurt. 

Sometimes a male can carry the yeast infection, but not have any symptoms.  That’s why it’s a good idea to get treated if your female sex partner is also being treated for a yeast infection.  Men should complete the entire treatment just like a woman.  If the infection shows symptoms and is not responding to over-the-counter treatment, make an appointment with your doctor.

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