Excessive Alcohol Intake
One possible cause of yeast infection is excessive alcohol intake. Alcohol can be hard on your body in general and increase your risk of experiencing several other health problems, including blood sugar swings, which can lead to vaginal yeast infections. The best way to avoid these infections is to drink alcohol in moderation.
When you consume more than a few drinks, the excess alcohol floods your bloodstream with glucose. This disrupts the balance between glucose and insulin, essential for maintaining health. If your body does not produce enough insulin to meet the needs of your cells that require it for energy, then glucose builds up in the bloodstream and spills over into other body parts where it does not belong. One such place is the vagina, which becomes susceptible to infection.
To prevent yeast infections from occurring due to drinking too much alcohol, try reducing intake, eating lots of yogurt and probiotics to keep your gut healthy, and drinking plenty of water. If you continue to experience symptoms despite these precautions, then speak with your doctor about other ways to prevent yeast infections.
