Uncontrolled Diabetes and Hormonal Imbalance
Yeast is known to feed off sugar. Hence, if diabetes isn’t well managed, the blood sugar levels may spike to an abnormally high point. The high increase in blood sugar may result in yeast overgrowth in the vaginal region.
According to a 2003 study [4], it was discovered that there is a significant connection between high blood sugar and vaginal yeast infections. The research focused on women and children who had type 1 diabetes. Maintaining healthy blood sugar may effectively help in reducing the risk of yeast infection.
Hormonal imbalance near the female menstrual cycle may result in yeast infection. When there’s a hormonal imbalance, the individual may observe certain signs and symptoms that point towards the condition. For example, hormonal imbalances may lead to weight gain, fatigue, and more.
Some of the common symptoms of hormonal imbalances in females include skin tags, vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, night sweats, acne, heavy and irregular periods. Hormonal imbalances may be due to medications, hormone therapy, injury or trauma, and stress.