Yeast Infections and Obesity

Hormone changes are one of the major causes of yeast infections, and extra fat cells can change our hormone balance.

This is why so many overweight women suffer from chronic vaginal yeast infections.

Obesity can cause insulin resistance, which means that the body needs to produce more and more of this hormone to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. The hormone changes caused by obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of adult onset diabetes, and that's why chronic yeast infections are often one of the first signs of diabetes.

Changes in hormone levels can set up the right environment for yeast infections, so the insulin resistance caused by excess weight could be the reason why obese women get more yeast infections.

Losing your excess weight can bring back your insulin sensitivity, and that’s why it’s a good idea to lose weight if you are diagnosed with diabetes or if you’re considered pre-diabetic. Fortunately, when the hormone imbalance is corrected you may also stop getting yeast infections, while extending your life.

Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes, if you are significantly overweight and get frequent yeast infections, you may keep them from coming back if you start eating a healthy diet and lose weight.

To learn more about the causes of yeast infections, please see the following articles

Important: The information presented on this page and other pages on this site is based upon the opinions of the author, and on the author's interpretation of published reports and articles. It is not intended to replace your relationship with a qualified health care professional, and is not intended as medical advice.

The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon knowledge of the issues of nutrition and health, and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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