Many people think that only women get genital yeast infections. Sure, such infections are commonly affect women. Almost 30% of women will get affected by yeast infections at some point of their lives. But, on the other hand, it is possible for a man men get them too.
Some factors increase the risk of men yeast infection. Prolonged use of antibiotics increases the risk. Diabetics are at a greater risk of getting men yeast infection too. Men with distressed immune systems are more vulnerable to yeast infections. HIV positive are also at a great risk of men yeast infection.
A men yeast infection may occur after unprotected sexual intercourse with partner who have a genital yeast infection. However, sexual transmission of yeast infections is not common. During sexual intercourse, the males urethra is exposed and vulnerable to a yeast infection. The yeast can travel up the urethral canal and settle in the prostate gland. Men yeast infection occurs when yeast bacteria enters the penis. Some of the symptoms of a men yeast infection include a red rash, itching, burning sensation at the tip of the penis during intercourse and while passing urine.
If your partner have symptoms of genital yeast infection, it is recommended to get yourself checked for yeast infections. It is important that you both be treated otherwise you may keep reinfecting each other. It is also strongly recommended to refrain from sexual contact until you both be cured.