A yeast infection on the penis can be very painful and embarrassing. If you are having trouble with a male yeast infection, there are treatment options available. To get you started, we are going to discuss some of the common symptoms of yeast infections, how these infections are diagnosed, and how to effectively treat a penile yeast outbreak.

Symptoms of penile yeast infection

Yeast infections in men are caused by the same microorganism that causes female infections. This yeast is called Candida albicans and when there is an imbalance in the body’s chemistry, this yeast tends to multiply. Some common symptoms of a Candida infection in men include:

* Discharge from the penis (white and lumpy)

* Redness and irritation of the penis

* penis pain

*Painful intercourse

The above symptoms can be caused by a variety of other medical conditions besides yeast, so it’s always a good idea to visit your doctor to make sure.

Yeast infection on the penis diagnosis

As mentioned above, it is important to visit your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms. Your penis will be examined by the doctor and a swab will be taken to test for the presence of Candida.

Yeast infection in penis treatment

To treat a penile yeast infection, medications are often prescribed. There are prescription strength antifungal medications or you can buy at your local pharmacy. These are the same medicines prescribed to women with vaginal yeast. There are also homeopathic treatment methods to stop the multiplication of yeast and this includes eating yogurt that contains “live cultures”, taking Acidophilus supplements and soaking in vinegar baths.