How to Use yeast infection in a Sentence

yeast infection

noun
  • What is the fastest way to get rid of a vaginal yeast infection? Home remedies for yeast infections Home remedies to avoid Can a yeast infection go away on its own?
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2023
  • That doesn't mean that every dip in a pool will lead to a yeast infection.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2021
  • These side-effects include thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth.
    — Felix Gussone, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2018
  • These factors can cause yeast overgrowth (and in turn, a yeast infection in the mouth area).
    — Women's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Many mold infections aren't painful, but yeast infections can be.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
  • Try to avoid heavy meals (pastas, breads, and excessive sugars) which can cause yeast infections.
    — Essence, 19 July 2019
  • Thrush is a common yeast infection characterized by white patches on the tongue and cheeks.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 28 June 2023
  • And there are times when urine contains elevated amounts of yeast, such as when a person has a yeast infection.
    — Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • As many of us know a little too well, yeast infections are incredibly common.
    — Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 16 Feb. 2018
  • Smelly skin is often a telltale sign of a bacterial or yeast infection.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
  • How to get rid of a yeast infection Most yeast infections are straightforward to treat.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
  • As far as treatment goes, OTC ointments or creams for yeast infections should do the trick.
    — Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 20 June 2023
  • For this one, too, call a doc; yeast infections need to be treated by a medical professional.
    — Ashley Martens, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Thrush Thrush is a yeast infection that can appear on your nipple and areola and in your baby's mouth.
    — Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • That's why people with eczema can also get bacterial and yeast infections in those folds where sweat collects.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Mason says painful urination is one of the most telltale yeast infection symptoms in women.
    — Tehrene Firman, Woman's Day, 30 July 2018
  • Often the issue clears on its own, or after handling something simple like a yeast infection.
    — Marley Flueger, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026
  • That can lead to dryness, which can lead to tearing, which can lead to things like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
    — Katie Heaney, The Cut, 30 May 2018
  • The garments fit tighter on women, and many complain that the synthetic fabrics cause yeast infections.
    — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • This is why experts advise against using at-home yogurt remedies for vaginal yeast infections.
    — Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Three out of four women are diagnosed with a yeast infection at some point in their life, according to a recent survey.
    — Redbook, 17 Aug. 2017
  • Anyone who's ever sat around for too long in a wet swimsuit knows the annoyance of a summer yeast infection, for instance.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 20 May 2022
  • Keep in mind that young children might instead get a diaper rash, and boys might get urethritis, a yeast infection of the urethra.
    — Barbara Brody, Woman's Day, 29 June 2017
  • Candidiasis is a yeast infection that does occur in the intestinal tract.
    — Daniel Funke, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2021
  • First of all, this sounds like a horrible yeast infection or case of bacterial vaginosis waiting to happen.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 Feb. 2018
  • There's a ton of reasons why that may be the case (yeast infection, breastfeeding, birth control, medication, stress).
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The most common cause of yeast infections is a fungus called Candida albicans.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
  • As per causes, things like shifts in your immune system, medication, or hormones can trigger a yeast infection.
    — Essence, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Like a yeast infection, BV can cause a burning sensation, among other symptoms.
    — Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
  • Kole said people who use these products may develop bacterial or yeast infections, as well as inflamed, itchy skin that can take days or even weeks to heal.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025

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