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Men, I don’t want to leave you out in the cold. It is true, men may also get yeast infections. Signs and symptoms of a penile yeast infection include:

Soreness and irritation at the head of the penis Itching of the head of the penis White, clumpy discharge Red color at the head of the penis White blister on the head of the penis Burning sensation during intercourse Burning sensation during urination Severe itching and pain Red patches and blisters at the head of the penis Transient rash Jock itch

Men who are not circumcised may be affected worse than those who are because the foreskin holds in moisture. Sometimes men who have yeast infections have no outward signs or symptoms. However, if you notice your sexual partner gets a yeast infection after having sex with you, it might be a good idea to get yourself checked. Yeast infections can be passed back and forth between sexual partners, so I am sure your partner would really appreciate it if you would make sure you are clear of infection.

Why do men get yeast infections:

• The most common reason is unprotected sexual contact with a woman who has a vaginal yeast infection
• Low immunity caused by stress, HIV, chemotherapy
• Use of antibiotics which kills the good bacteria that keep candida overgrowth in check
• Diabetes, because the higher sugar level in the urine creates a good environment for the growth of candida

The best way to avoid getting a penile yeast infection: do not have sex with a woman who has a yeast infection and be safe by using a condom.

How can you get rid of a male yeast infection? More than likely you are going to have to go a doctor to get a prescription for

• Diflucan or
• Nizoral – this is a powerful and effective anti-fungal, but it is very hard on your liver. This is not something you want to take unless you have to.

An over the counter suggestion is to take some Monistat vaginal cream, put a few drops of white vinegar into the cream, mix it together and then apply the mixture to the affected area. Some people have reported great success with this method, but the use of vinegar seems to be key! Don’t apply straight vinegar--it would hurt like crazy. Most of the vaginal cream packages are going to warn that this is not to be used on the penis.

These two prescriptions will probably get rid of the penile yeast infection for the moment; however, if your infection is accompanied by other signs and symptoms of systemic yeast infections you will need to try some products to get rid of it in order to eliminate the possibility of a recurrence. See the chapter on Systemic Yeast. Here are symptoms that may be indicators of systemic yeast (from The Yeast Connection by William Crook).

Food or inhalant allergies Persistent jock itch, athlete's foot or fungal infection of the nails. Repeated courses of antibiotics Consume or crave a lot of bread, beer or sugar Crave alcohol Wives or children are bothered by yeast issues Feel bad on damp days Sex drive is impaired Troubled by fatigue, depression or nervous system symptoms Recurrent digestive problems – constipation, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain

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