A yeast infection is basically an infection caused by Candida albicans. There are numerous triggers to such infections, and we shall cover some of these here. The most common cause for yeast infections is the fungus Candida albicans. This fungus is present with other types of bacteria in the vaginal area. It is when this bacteria multiplies rapidly that it causes an infection or in medical terms, candidiasis.

With over 75% of women suffering from a vaginal yeast infection at some time in their life, you would think that there would be a general consensus about the best way to treat a yeast infection. However, the fact of the matter is, many of us struggle to find a suitable long-term cure for yeast infections.

You may have heard about yeast infections before, but your actual knowledge about this condition may be quite limited, inaccurate, or even next to nothing. If you or someone you know is pregnant, it’s more important to learn the basic facts about yeast infection, as pregnancy puts anyone at higher risk of contracting this disease.