It is a common thing to hear yeast infections occurring in women, but
this almost seems like a myth in males. However, even men contract
yeast infection (candidiasis) and they should be equally informed
about this issue the same rate women are.
Although it can be sometimes transmitted sexually by an inflicted
woman to an unaffected male, yeast infection is not categorized under
sexually transmitted diseases, such that not all males who contract it
via sexual intercourse do so in all cases. The same Candida species
(Candida albicans) though, that cause the infection in women are the
same ones involved in men. It is thus, sometimes recommended by
doctors to have a man get checked as well if his partner has yeast
infection.
Another cause of male yeast infection is the use of condoms that are
lubricated with the spermicide, nonxynol-9. Research links the said
spermicide to the development of yeast infections in both men and
women.
However, not all male yeast infections are contracted from sexual
intercourse. There are yeast infections in males that are found in
other parts of the body such as the mouth (oral thrush), ears,
digestive tract and skin. These may occur due to external factors
including medications, illness and lifestyle. A diet high in sugar - a
substance that yeasts feed on - is one. Overconsumption of alcohol,
particularly beer, may contribute to a yeast infection since beer is
both high in yeast and glucose. In this light, diabetes mellitus can
also be a cause, especially if the blood sugar is left unmanaged.
Smoking is also said to put persons at an increased risk for oral
thrush....

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