Survey study, 2025
Can a common yeast infection be found in the urine of girls before their periods?
Yes, a small amount. Out of 23 girls tested, a few had a yeast called Candida albicans or a related fungus in their urine, but most had no fungus at all.
What they did
Researchers collected urine samples from 23 premenstrual girls aged 10-14 at a junior high school in Ciamis, Indonesia. The samples were tested in a laboratory to check for the fungus Candida albicans and other similar fungi.
What they found
Out of 23 samples, 3 samples (13%) tested positive for Candida albicans, 2 samples (9%) tested positive for a related fungus called Candida tropicalis, and 18 samples (78%) showed no fungal growth at all.
What it means for you
A small number of premenstrual girls had this fungus in their urine, which the researchers linked to poor personal hygiene. The study was very small and only looked at one school, so it cannot prove that hygiene caused the infections, only that both were present.
13%
positive for Candida albicans
9%
positive for Candida tropicalis
78%
no fungal growth
About the study
- Original title
- Identification of Candida albicans Fungi in the Urine of Pre-Menstrual Girls Aged 10-14 Years at SMPN 1 Ciamis
- Authors
- Undang Ruhimat, Nailah Ghaissani Dwi Gustari, Firda Yanuar Pradani
- Journal
- Mukhtabar Journal of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- None. This was a laboratory test of urine samples, not a treatment.
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.52221/mjmlt.v3i2.931
Original abstract
Background & Objectives: Candida albicans is an opportunistic commensal fungus that becomes pathogenic when there is an immune disorder or physiological change. The resulting infection, called candidiasis, is acute or subacute and can affect various organs. Poor personal hygiene is a predisposing factor, especially in genital infections. This study aims to determine the presence and prevalence of Candida albicans in the urine of premenstrual girls aged 10-14 years at SMPN 1 Ciamis. Method: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. Sampling was performed using purposive sampling, with a total of 23 samples collected. The samples were examined at the Parasitology Laboratory of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis. Results: The results of the study of 23 samples found 3 samples (13%) positive for Candida albicans, 2 samples (9%) positive for Candida tropicalis, and 18 samples (78%) showed no fungal growth. Conclusion Based on the results of this study, poor personal hygiene can influence Candida albicans fungal infection, especially in premenstrual adolescent girls aged 10-14 years.
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