After few months of the strange symptoms, I visited my gynecologist. He diagnosed me and confirmed what he thought in the first place, that my problem was Candidiasis. Now I would like you to tell me more about Candida, how I should be treated now.
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans, fungi that are found almost everywhere in the environment. Some may live harmlessly along with the abundant native species of bacteria that normally colonize our organism. Usually, Candida is kept under control by the native bacteria and by the body's immune defenses, but it could happen this system is weakened by illness. In this case, Candida fungi can multiply to cause symptoms, as you have experienced with Candidiasis. However, during a lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal Candida infection, so that is nothing strange what you have experienced. The use of antibiotics or birth control pills can promote yeast infections such as Candidiasis, as well frequent douching. Vaginal yeast infections can be treated with antifungal medications that are applied directly into the vagina in different forms. Your doctor will see if it would be the best to treat you with tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories. Sex partners usually do not need to be treated for Candidiasis.
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