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Penile Yeast Infection

Men also get yeast infections like women do; however, penile yeast infections can cause severe pain in the latter stages of an infection. Most penile yeast infections are found on the outer skin of the penis and can get into the urethra and prostate, although it’s not as common. Uncircumcised men by far will get them more than circumcised men. Since yeast hates oxygen and dry conditions, uncircumcised men are more at risk due to moisture and heat being trapped in their privates.

How do men get yeast infections?

Men get yeast infections for the same reasons that women do: an unbalance of ‘good’ bacteria coupled with an overgrowth of yeast in the system. The main yeast infection causes in men are antibiotics, sex, weakened immune system, and alcohol-namely beer. Eating foods with molds in them is quite common-bread and beer being the favorite. These and other types of mold will kill the ‘good’ bacteria slowly.

Sugar-laden foods don’t help as yeast loves sugar, and the sugar will feed the yeast even further. Antibiotics kill ALL bacteria-‘good’ and ‘bad,’ leaving the immune system stunned. Over time these factors will add to the imbalance in the system, causing a penile yeast infection. A common spermicidal found in condoms, Nonoxynol-9 is another known cause of penile yeast infections as well as diabetes.

Male diabetics have more sugar in their bloodstreams and urine than the average male counterpart. Sex is a major factor in why men get yeast infections. Although yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted disease, they are passed on from partner to partner (female and male.) If your partner has a yeast infection and you are both active in sexual activities, you probably will get one too. Until both parties are treated effectively, the same yeast infection ping-pongs back and forth if not treated.

Common Male Yeast Infection Symptoms

A penile yeast infection can be very painful when the skin becomes dry and cracked. If you know that you have a yeast infection, sexual activity is not recommended for obvious reasons. An erection can cause the skin to crack open leading to severe pain. Here are some common symptoms in men:

severe itching, soreness and/or pain in the penis
jock itch
clumpy white discharge
burning during urination or sexual intercourse
bright red color at the head of the penis
patches and blisters on the penis
burning sensation at the tip of the penis
bad breath
indigestion and/or constipation
frequent gas and bloating
mood swings and general irritability
fatigue
loose stools
athlete’s foot
prostate problems
abnormal cravings for sweets and starches

When yeast infections reach the more advanced stages, they can penetrate the stomach lining, thus invading the bloodstream. Severe allergic reactions can occur at this point, as well as susceptibilities to more serious diseases and complications. It is hard to diagnose penile yeast infections when they get to this stage.

Treating a Penis Yeast Infection

Some men will try white vinegar; and applying at full strength can be extremely painful. Using over-the-counter anti-fungal medications like Monistat 7 can be applied to the penis and offer some relief. The infection may get better for a while and then come back, however. At his point it is important to know that many yeast infections can become resistant to anti-fungal medications when used too frequently (like antibiotics.)