The symptoms of yeast infection in men don't always appear early, so it can be passed unwittingly during sex. Male yeast infection can occur in any almost any part of the body, not just your penis. Here, you'll discover the causes, symptoms and treatments, plus, what more and more men are turning to, to prevent recurring yeast infections.

Let's start with the causes. Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that appears in the body quite naturally without any problems usually. The Candida fungus is kept under control by your body's good bacteria.

When this breaks-down though, the fungus can overgrow and spread. It is this that causes the symptoms of yeast infection in men and women. This is why yeast infection is also known as Candida. I use both terms here.

So what causes this 'overgrow'? The trigger for this can be any number of things such as a lowered immune system, antibiotics overuse, steroids, poor diet, diabetes, sex, drug taking, stress, sweaty / damp underwear and sports wear, etc.

The main symptoms of yeast infections in men are; redness and inflammation of the penis, ulcer-like lesions on the head, terrible itching, dry cracked skin, pain when peeing, discomfort when having sex, impotence, discharge.

But there are other signs of Candida yeast infection in men like; skin lesions, acne, headaches, migraine, diarrhea or constipation, memory loss, irritability, bloating, indigestion, inflamed / sore joints, and many more.

And since it's possible to have an infection without any symptoms (at least for some time) the treatment is being delayed, making it harder to eradicate, and, you can unknowingly transfer the infection to your sexual partner. This is one of the worst aspects of male Candida.

Mainstream treatment for male yeast infection is usually prescribed or over-the-counter topical creams etc. But, the Candida albicans can become resistant to the drugs. And they tend to address the symptoms rather than the root cause and underlying conditions. So many sufferers find that they suffer recurring yeast infections that can upset their day to day lives and relationships

This is why so many men with yeast infection (and women) are now turning to natural remedies. And they generally don't have the negative side effects of expensive drugs. There are tons of home remedies for Candida out there. You just need to find which is right for you by trial and error.

Your goal should be to get rid of the symptoms fast, BUT, at the same time, prevent your Candida yeast infection from ever returning. There is a lot of work on your part, but well worth the effort I think you'll agree, if it leads to you getting your life back on track.