With symptoms such as irritation and itching, candidiasis is a problem that affects around 75% of women.
Few days left official arrival of summer, but the thermometers already behave as if we were in the hottest season of the year. And with the heat comes a tan, lighter clothes, brighter days and also a problem that afflicts 75% of women: candidiasis.
Known as occur frequently at this time of yearvulvovaginal candidiasis is a pathology caused by such fungi Candida🇧🇷 And one of the reasons is the use of warmer clothes for long periods, as well as the excess of swimming pools and beaches on high temperature days.
But these are not the only reasons. Allergist and immunologist Brianna Nicoletti explains that “a vaginal yeast infection candida albicans it is associated with situations of body weakness, high glycogen content (derived from sugars) and vaginal acidity”. immunosuppressive diseases, diabetes and chronic use of corticosteroids they are also risk factors for candidiasis.
In addition, the use of certain antibiotics, which, according to studies, usually suppress the vaginal flora, promote colonization and infection by fungi.
Now, when it comes to hormones, the chance of developing the disease also increases. According to the doctor, the excess progesterone in the body it increases the availability of glycogen in the vaginal environment and serves as a food source for yeast growth and germination.
On the other hand, the excess estrogen it can also increase the chances of infection. The hormone is common in combined birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or during pregnancy.
What can cause candidiasis?
According to the doctor, “small traumas such as sexual intercourse, the habit of wearing clothes that are too tight or made of synthetic fibers, or even staying in wet or damp bathing suits for a long time, can favor the environment for the proliferation of the fungus” .
Brianna Nicoletti adds: “Furthermore, we know that they can be related to a diet rich in sugars and carbohydrates and also to experiencing stressful situations, which increase the serum cortisol level”.
Even common, the disease worries. But there is no reason to fear, after all, the presence of the fungus does not involve risks, does not require treatment when there are no symptoms🇧🇷 However, it’s worth keeping an eye out for signs like:
- Irritation
- Itching
- yellowish-white discharge
Treatment:
As the gynecologist and obstetrician Igor Padovesi recalls, “candidiasis occurs when the population of fungi increases excessively and becomes unbalanced with the rest of the vaginal flora”. Therefore, it is important to understand what may have led to a decrease in your immunity. And despite the scary and uncomfortable symptoms, they’re already there nowadays various therapeutic options for candidiasis, from pills to topical creams.
However, you need to keep an eye out for cases of recurring candidiasis. These are cases that require specialist medical follow-up and are classified as such when the problem recurs in four or more episodes every 12 months.
In situations like this, the conduct can be combined. That is, using medications and lifestyle adjustments to control the condition and improve symptoms. So be sure to always consult a gynecologist!
Source: Dr. Brianna Nicoletti, USP allergist and immunologist; doctor Igor Padovesi, gynecologist and obstetrician of the USP and doctor of the Albert Einstein Hospital.
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