Question 1

is "rare budding yeast" a normal finding upon female exam? i did have a yeast infection, but why the term "rare"?

Accepted Answer

'rare': In this situation, the term 'rare' doesn't refer to exotic but rather to the small number noted.

Question 2

my son died from intrauterine strep b at 25 weeks. how rare is this? doctors told me i had a yeast infection and did not do a culture.

Accepted Answer

Rare: A strep infection in the uterus that causes the baby to die happens rarely. It is common to have strep in the vagina, about 25% of women have it in late pregnancy. Rare to get a serious infection from it. If you have itching you are likely to have yeast. Your doctors will check for strep at 36 weeks. Though since you had a bad strep infection before your docs likely will give antibiotics in labor.

Question 3

is it rare to have say both ghonnirea, herpes, a yeast infection and cervicitis? i'm sure i have an std but i have sores maybe from yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Women who get one STD are at risk of others. We often test for multiple infections at the same time due to this fact. Sores are not associated with yeast, more likely herpes. The only way to be sure is to see your GYN.

Question 4

i read that a vaginal yeast infection can cause sepsis. is that true? if so, is it fairly rare?

Accepted Answer

Rare: That would be very unlikely but could it happen, yes.

Question 5

is yeast infection common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes are fairly common, and easily treated.

Question 6

is yeast infection painful?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms include..: Vaginal itching and a cottage cheese-like discharge could be signs of a vaginal yeast infection. You can try using over the counter yeast infection medication if you have these symptoms. Pain is not typically a symptom of a yeast infection, and should be evaluated by a doctor since it could mean a different diagnosis.

Question 7

can men get yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is more likely in men who are not circumcised.

Question 8

what causes a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: A yeast infection results from an overgrowth of yeast anywhere in the body. The growth of yeast is normally limited by our immune system and normal body  bacteria. If there is a compromise in our immune system or when taking medications such as antibiotics or steroids, yeast can become so numerous that they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas of our body.

Question 9

what fosters a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: Chances for yeast infections ^ if pregnant, diabetic, obese or taking antibiotics or oral contraceptives.

Question 10

how do u get a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

From colonized Fungu: Usually when our immune system is compromised or suppressed by antibiotics or an illness, the funguses in our system take opportunity to multiply and cause a yeast infection.

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Is "rare budding yeast" a normal finding upon female exam? i did have a yeast infection, but why the term "rare"?

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My son died from intrauterine strep b at 25 weeks. how rare is this? doctors told me i had a yeast infection and did not do a culture.

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Is it rare to have say both ghonnirea, herpes, a yeast infection and cervicitis? i'm sure i have an std but i have sores maybe from yeast infection?

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I read that a vaginal yeast infection can cause sepsis. is that true? if so, is it fairly rare?

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Can men get yeast infection?

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