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Many women are discovering that when using antibiotics to treat a urinary track infections or some other type of illness, they can cause a yeast infection. Another source of a potential yeast infections seem to be found in contraceptives.

Yeast infections are more common than you may think. Sometimes, if we have recurring yeast infections and over-the-counter or prescription treatments haven’t worked, you may consider alternative treatments such as Potassium Sorbate.

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.

While most women will experience at least one yeast infection during the course of their lives, those with diabetes are especially susceptible. This is because the combination of yeast and high blood sugar inhibits the body’s ability to fight off other bacteria and viruses. Any infection in a person with diabetes poses a risk because blood sugars may be much higher or lower than normal while the body tries to fight infection.

Probiotics are bacteria, but they’re not the harmful bacteria that cause illness and infection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Probiotics are live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.

Terconazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used in the treatment of vaginal yeast infections and fungal infections. It is also sometimes prescribed for other medical uses by healthcare professionals.

Chronic Candida has never been clearly defined and a workable diagnostic approach has never been put forth. While there is no doubt that there are individuals who suffer from some (or all) of the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, there has been no testing done that can link these symptoms to a candidal infection.