Dangerous Yeast Infections - Is That True

Although yeast infections are seldom considered dangerous, any infection is a sign that something is not right and needs your attention. A normal yeast infection is usually easy and inexpensive to treat. There are always exceptions to the rules, of course. There may be instances where a yeast infection could be dangerous to the person it inhabits; however, this is a rare occurrence.

The danger would actually be more along the lines of what else is wrong with your system that caused you to be vulnerable to the overgrowth of yeast. There would also be danger is the yeast infection were actually misdiagnosed and was really something more serious. There are other illnesses that mimic the same symptoms.

Douching is considered an inner cleansing of a woman's most intimate place. It's supposed to make the woman feel more refreshed. However, anything done to excess or done at the wrong time can create more of a problem. Douching actually kills organisms that suppress yeast growth. If your body has a low count of good bacteria, douching could actually bring on an infection.