Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
By: Richa WebsterTotal Views: 129, Word Count: 586,
Yeast infection during pregnancy is a common feature in every women causing mild irritation and itching in the vaginal part of the body. The hormonal fluctuation due to the secretion of progesterone, estrogens, chorionic gonadotropins, placenta lactogens and relaxin during pregnancy stimulates the overgrowth of vaginal and gastrointestinal yeast infection. The increase in the glucose level in the bloodstream which causes frequent urination and sweating increases the chances of the development of Candida on the surface of the body. The occurrence of yeast infection takes place when the normality of acid and yeast in the vagina are disturbed due to some internal alterations in the body.
The causes of yeast infection during pregnancy are:
- Hormones: The release of hormones disturbs the system of kidneys and urinary track which causes the accumulation of water which is a home to the growth of yeast infection.
- Antibiotics: The antibiotics and steroids which are supplemented for the prevention of the health of mother and the child reduce the immunity of the mother causing the multiplication of Candida infection in the skin.
- Increase in the blood pressure: The release of the hormones which are secreted by placenta attached to the fetus raises the content of glucose in the body as this affects the secretion of insulin hormone which aids in the metabolism of glucose in the body into energy. The failure in the absorption of glucose by the cells and underproduction of insulin increase the content of free glucose in the bloodstream which affects the lubrication in the body. The sugary base of the liquid which is oozed out of the body attacks the multiplication of yeast infection on the surface of the sensitive skin.
- Vaginal intercourse: Intercourse during pregnancy increases the chances of yeast infection as the immunity of the body is reduced to fight with the infections which are transferred from the outside of the vagina. The content of semen in the vagina increases the wetness in the sensitive area which becomes a ground for the reproduction of Candida fungus.
Symptoms of a yeast infection during pregnancy:
- White-foul smelling discharge of liquid from the vagina in frequent intervals
- Grayish or yellowish discharge which smells like bread
- Copiousness in the quantity of discharge
- Sensation of burning and itching in the vagina
Treatment of yeast infection during pregnancy:
- During this sensitive period creams, sprays are recommended by the physicians.
- Medicines like Diflucan is medically advised
If the above medicines are ineffective during pregnancy, nearest physician should be consulted.
About the Author
Richa Webster, a gynecologist working on the awareness of yeast infection causes, prevention and cure for past two decades is the proprietor of two books on the homeopathic cure of Candida infection. For the safe and natural but effective cure of this infection, Yeastrol is recommended.
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