Question 1

what do you get female yeast infection from?

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Yourself: A vaginal yeast infection is really just an overgrowth of the yeast that is usually present in low numbers in the vagina. When that yeast overgrows, you begin to have the typical symptoms - discharge, itching, urinary frequency, pain with sex, etc.

Question 2

what are the causes of yeast infection in women, and can men get it too?

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Candida: It is caused by a fungus called 
 candida & can occur in men or women.

Question 3

will anything happen to a woman of she doesn't get her yeast infection treated?

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Probably  not: A yeast infection is unlikely to cause serious problems, but the symptoms can get worse, causing increased pain and irritation.

Question 4

can a woman get infection if been fingered by her husband after working on his laptop?

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Many variables: Whether or not a woman develops an infection after being fingered depends on variables such as whether or not the finger caused any trauma, whether or not she has a normal immune system that prevents infections, what kinds of germs were on the finger, what kinds of germs were being transferred by the finger among various places on her body, etc... The laptop itself is not an issue.

Question 5

i feel so embarrassed but i need help! i let my dog lick my female areas (front). i am 100% serious, can i get an infection or disease from this? am i actually in danger of getting harmed?

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Hello. : Hello. I don't know your age.  The reason that if feels pleasurable when your dog licks your genitals is likely stimulation of your clitoris and the surrounding tissues.  The pleasure is a physiologic response. However, just because something causes pleasure, doesn't mean it is the best choice. I am assuming that you are young (i apologize if that assumption is incorrect).  The human body is designed for a man and woman to be able to engage in sexual intercourse.  Our bodies are not designed to sexually interact with other species. As sexually gratifying as having your dog lick you feels, it can impact your feelings about sex as well as eventually hurting your self image and how you feel about yourself.
  In terms of whether you can get an infection? Consider this - what do dogs always lick?  You are right, they lick their butts. Where do dogs always sniff other dogs - you are right, their butts. Since they don't gargle after they sniff and lick, the bacteria and feces on their tongues goes right to your vagina. 
  I know this was embarrassing for you to ask. As a doctor, i recommend that you not have your dog lick you in your crotch anymore. In order to avoid temptation, you might do something like cross your legs when the dog is near you or not have your dog in the bed with you.    I hope this helps. Take care.

Question 6

how do women get a pelvic infection or any infection?

Accepted Answer

PID: Occurs when bacteria move upward from a woman's vagina or cervix (opening to the uterus) into her reproductive organs. Many different organisms can cause pid, but many cases are associated with gonorrhea and chlamydia, two very common bacterial stds. A prior episode of pid increases the risk of another episode because the reproductive organs may be damaged during the initial bout of infection.

Question 7

why do women get yeast infections..?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infections: Infections from fungi or overgrowth of yeast can occur in many parts of the body. The warm moist areas, like a woman's vagina, are the environments that promote growth and can lead to symptoms.

Question 8

how do a female get yeast infections?

Accepted Answer

: Vaginal yeast infections usually do not result from catching yeast from outside the body. Yeasts are normally present in the intestines and vagina. For various reasons, the yeasts can grow in amount; or the immune system may start to react to them, causing symptoms. Antibiotic treatment often triggers a yeast problem, by suppressing bacteria, which allows yeasts to overgrow.

Question 9

do men get yeast infections like women do?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yeast infections are fungal infections of the skin or mucous membranes.  Yeast normally likes to grow in dark, warm, damp enviroments.  Usually in men, the yeast will grow externally and is known as jock itch. Any patches of redness that itches on the skin, i would have a clinician check out.

Question 10

is it common for a female to get yeast infection or warts?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Yeast infections are more common then venerial warts.  You have to be exposed to someone with warts to get them. Yeast infections come when you take antibiotics or when your immune system is down. A female's anatomy is such that it easier for contamination.

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