Why does trying to conceive contribute to yeast infections?
For women who are currently trying to concieve, both hormone replacement therapy that increases bodily levels of estrogen and the sheer stress of trying to concieve itself can open up the body’s defenses to yeast infections. In addition, sexual intercourse can get simultaneously more frequent and less fun. Many couples trying to concieve report difficulty with enjoying sex when under such colossal pressure to perform in a reproductive sense. This combination is sure to irritate the tissues of the vaginal canal, which of course also contributes to yeast infections.
