Kittisak Jirasittichai / EyeEm via Getty ImagesSymptoms of yeast infections are unmissable (hello, itchiness and discharge). But some may be more prone to yeast infections than others. Here are a few of the most common reasons you may be getting yeast infections plus advice from medical experts on how to deal with them: It might not be a yeast infection. Yeast infections are primarily caused by anything that changes your typical vaginal flora, like spermicide, certain types of condoms or sperm itself, Bhuyan added that even soaps ― especially scented ones ― or douching can cause yeast infections, not prevent them, as some may be led to believe. “This includes workout clothes and swimsuits.” To prevent yeast infections, he suggested wearing loose-fitting cotton clothing at the gym or making sure to change out of tight yoga pants right after class.

Source: Huffington Post March 18, 2019 09:45 UTC