Title: 6 Yeast Infection Causes - How Do You Get a Yeast Infection?
Headings: 6 Most Common Causes of Yeast Infections
6 Most Common Causes of Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are preventable if you know what's bringing them on.
Not changing your tampon often enough
Taking antibiotics
Having high blood sugar
Getting frisky with an infected partner
Wearing snug undies
Using scented feminine hygiene products

Content: The good news is that if you can identify what's triggering them, you might be able to stop the agony before it starts again. Here are six risk factors you should know about—and how to avoid them in the future. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Not changing your tampon often enough
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"Yeast breeds in high-moisture environments, and pads and tampons can keep excess moisture around, allowing yeast to grow," says Taraneh Shirazian, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at NYU Langone Medical Center. Her simple solution: Change pads/tampons often, at least once every four hours, especially as the weather becomes warmer. Taking antibiotics
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If you take an antibiotic for strep throat, a UTI, or any other ailment, it can throw your entire personal ecosystem out of whack, says Kathryn A. Boling, MD, a primary care provider with Lutherville Personal Physicians. " Antibiotics can kill off the healthy bacteria in the vagina, allowing yeast to overgrow." To bolster good bacteria and reduce the chances of infection, Boling recommends taking a probiotic supplement along with your antibiotic. " Probiotics with lactobacillus are the best to take because that's the dominant bacteria found in the vagina of healthy women," she explains. Prefer to get these good bugs from food instead of pills?