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It is a well known fact that in the Western world around 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at sometime during their lives, many will develop multiple yeast infections during their lifetime. What you may not be aware of is that men can and do develop yeast infections too.

All of us have the bacteria candida albicans present in our bodies, it is this bacteria, which under certain conditions leads to yeast infections. The candida is found in our intestines and is generally quite harmless as it’s growth is usually kept under control by our “friendly” bacteria and a healthy immune system.

If something affects this delicate balance, the growth of candida can become excessive, it can then travel to other parts of the body such as the mouth, throat and genitals.

One major cause of this excessive candida growth in both men and women is the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. These drugs cause an imbalance in the body which can prevent your friendly bacteria from keeping candida growth under control. Read the rest of this entry »