The male yeast infection is often overlooked when one talks about yeast infections.

Most guidance is catered towards females but penis yeast infections do happen and are just as serious. This article explains the causes, symptoms and natural treatments available for the male yeast infection.

The male yeast infection is something that often isn’t discovered and many men go through their entire life without ever knowing they have a yeast problem. This is because it can be extremely difficult to detect and a man will not become aware that there is a Candida problem until it affects other problems of with their health and well being.
The most common scenario for a penis yeast infection is that a man will be informed by their partner that they have a yeast problem and that they should get checked out too or take anti-fungal medication to be safe. Most men are recommended to take the medication because otherwise the infection is often likely to be transferred back to the women who then will have a recurring yeast infection.

The problem with contracting a vaginal yeast infection is that the male urethra is very exposed during sex. The yeast problem can travel up the urethral canal and make home in the prostate. Prostate cancer and prostate problems have been on the rise over recent years and many men suffer from them in later life. Untreated/undetected yeast infections could be a contributory factor to this.

In some cases, if you are lucky, a male yeast infection can be noticed. This is usually by dry cracked skin on the penis. When the man has an erection the cracked skin can be extremely painful.

Male Yeast Infection: How Do You Get It

Well one way, as mentioned above, is through sex. Other causes include alcohol, wheat products, peanuts, barley, antibiotics, too much fat in the diet and a weakened immune system.

Generally a diet high in fat will cause Candida overgrowth. For more of an explanation to this click here and scroll half way down. One of the first things you should do if you suspect a male yeast infection is to cut down the fat in your diet.

Male Yeast Infection Symptoms

The most common symptoms for men and boys when it comes to yeast are digestive problems. Males usually experience constipation, bad breath, indigestion, bloating, sexual dysfunction, irritability, mood swings, lack of energy, frequent diarrhoea, jock itch, dry flaky skin, prostate problems.

If you suspect you have a male yeast infection, please get checked by your Doctor.