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2BChapter 3 – Diagnosis of Candida Yeast Syndrome 44 Chapter 3 – Diagnosis of Candida Yeast Syndrome Are You At Risk? When it comes to yeast infection, there are 3 risk groups involved. Risk Group 1: Age and Gender Yeast infection can affect men and women of all ages. Women between the ages of 18 and 45 are more likely to develop yeast infection. As women become older they are more exposed to yeast infection due to disordered sugar synthesis because of pancreatic problems. Older people in general are more at risk to develop yeast infection due to comprised perineal hygiene as bending and washing at that age is difficult due to the stiffening of the joints. Balanitis is the same yeast that causes yeast infection among men and women. This condition is rare among men and is often triggered among men who are severely ill, suffer from diabetes or are heavy smokers or heavy drinkers. Risk Group 2: Medical Conditions, Family-inherited Conditions and Medications Intake The intake of birth control pills and most contraceptives, steroids, corticosteroids, antibiotics and most prescription drugs, anesthetics and hormones can all encourage the overgrowth of Candida yeast infection. Having a mercury amalgam filling (Mercury can travel through the blood to all body parts and tissues and weaken the immune system), having diabetes or Copyright 2004-2013 Linda Allen – Yeast Infection No More Page 44