Yeast Infection in men {Can men get yeast Infections?} ? Updated

Yeast infections are commonly associated with women, but can men also get them? To understand this better, we need to explore the basics of yeast infections and their causes.

What causes a yeast infection?

Yeast infections are caused by a fungus known as Candida albicans. This fungus thrives in warm and humid environments and is naturally found in different parts of the human body. It typically coexists harmlessly with other microorganisms, contributing to the balance of the body’s flora and aiding immune functions.

Candida Albicans spores

Candida albicans is found in areas such as the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal tract, and in the vagina of women. Under normal conditions, it does not cause infections because it is kept in check by other microorganisms and the body’s immune defenses.

How Candida albicans becomes pathogenic

When the balance of the body’s flora is disrupted—due to medication, illness, or environmental changes—Candida can rapidly multiply. In the vagina, for example, helpful bacteria like Lactobacillus produce lactic acid, which keeps the environment acidic and hostile to pathogens. A decline in these beneficial microbes opens the door for Candida to thrive and cause infections.

Common causes of yeast infections

  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics:

These drugs not only kill harmful bacteria but also disrupt the normal flora. This allows Candida to overgrow. Examples include:

  • Aminoglycosides (except streptomycin)
  • Ampicillin
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
  • Carbapenems (e.g., imipenem)
  • Piperacillin/tazobactam
  • Quinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin)
  • Tetracyclines
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Ticarcillin
  • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
  • Irresponsible sexual behavior:

Different strains of Candida exist in different body parts. Engaging in oral or anal sex followed by vaginal sex can transfer more virulent strains to the vagina. This may result in recurrent or treatment-resistant infections. Additionally, other microbes introduced this way may also aid Candida growth.

So can you get a vaginal yeast infection from oral or anal sex? Yes. Can multiple partners increase your risk? Yes, because of exposure to different fungal strains.

Can men get yeast infections?

Yes, men can also get yeast infections. If a man has sex with a partner who has a yeast infection, the fungal load transferred during intercourse may be enough to trigger infection, especially since Candida thrives in warm, moist areas.

Symptoms of yeast infection in men

Symptoms may appear within hours of exposure and differ from those in women. They include:

  • Burning sensation along the urethra
  • Itching on the penis and around the scrotum
  • Redness and swelling of the penis head
  • Pain during urination
  • Small bumps (papules) that may contain pus

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