Female Yeast Infections affect women of every age. Candida ( Yeast ) Infection in women mainly happens when there is a change in the hormonal pH of the vagina like pregnancy, menstruation and menopause and is made a contribution to Candida overgrowth. Certain things may affect the overgrowth such as a recent course of antibiotics or a puny immune system. The utilization of certain contraceptive tablets can also contribute to the overgrowth as would ladies that have diabetes. It is not a sexually spread illness while it can be transmissive when direct personal contact is made in this demeanour.