Yeast infections usually happen when Candida overgrows in warm, moist areas of the body
Common triggers include antibiotics
Common triggers include hormonal changes
Common triggers include pregnancy
Common triggers include diabetes or high blood sugar
Common triggers include a weakened immune system
Common triggers include tight or non-breathable clothing
Common triggers include staying in wet clothes for long periods
Common triggers include scented soaps, douches, or irritating hygiene products
Common triggers include high moisture and friction in skin folds
Common triggers include poor blood sugar control
Common triggers include recent steroid use
Common triggers include using inhaled steroids without rinsing the mouth
Common triggers include oral thrush after antibiotic use
Common triggers include sexual contact that changes the vaginal environment
Common triggers include not changing out of sweaty clothes promptly
Common triggers include wearing damp socks or underwear
Common triggers include wearing dentures without proper cleaning
Common triggers include poor oral hygiene
Common triggers include breastfeeding-related nipple moisture and irritation