Chronic vaginal yeast infections are now an irritating problem for 5% of women. The reason for the popularity in recurrent vaginal Candida overgrowth is the fact that these women don't know the cause of their infection. Once you discover the cause of your infection you will be putting an end to your misery in a short amount of time.

If you've been using the same OTC anti fungal cream in an attempt to cure your infection then the cream you are using has become part of your problem.

Resistant vaginal yeast infections

A yeast infection that is resistant to your treatment will become chronic due to the fact that the cream has now caused the yeast to mutate into a super yeast that OTC treatments can no longer cure. When the yeast mutates it turns into an aggressive fungus that feeds on the inside of your vagina. This fungus will easily adapt to its surroundings so it becomes better at surviving, and it easily adapts to the OTC anti fungal treatment that it's continually exposed to.

Antibiotics use

Antibiotics use is the biggest cause of chronic vaginal yeast infections. When you use antibiotics for another infection like a urinary tract infection they kill your friendly bacteria as well as the E coli that is causing the UTI. When your friendly bacteria has been wiped out the Candida Albicans yeast that lives harmlessly in your vagina, on your skin and in your digestive tract is allowed to mutate into a fungus because it has nothing keeping it under control.

Health Conditions

Underlying health conditions can cause yeast infections. This is why it's important that you get seen by your doctor so any health problems that could be contributing to your chronic vaginal yeast infections can be ruled out. You may have a condition that is causing your immune system to become too weak to fight off infections on its own. This allows your body to be infected with anything, and not just the mutated Candida yeast.

Prescription medications

Other prescription drugs that cause yeast infections are the birth control pill and steroids. Both of these medicines play havoc with your hormone levels and your blood sugar levels. These fluctuations, especially the blood sugar levels give the yeast in your body food to feed on so they become stronger and multiply faster.

Once you know the cause of your recurrent vaginal yeast infections you can start curing yourself properly. This will usually start with an anti Candida diet that is accompanied by anti fungals and probiotics. If you're in doubt about what to do properly you can easily get expert help from someone who has professional knowledge of the Candida yeast.