Title: Yeast Infections - familydoctor.org
Headings: Yeast Infections
Yeast Infections
What is a vaginal yeast infection?
Symptoms of a yeast infection
What causes yeast infections?
How are yeast infections diagnosed?
Can yeast infections be prevented or avoided?
Yeast infection treatment
Living with yeast infections
Questions for your doctor
Resources

Content: The acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by a number of factors, including: Your period ( menstruation)
Pregnancy
Diabetes
Douche products
Some antibiotics
Birth control pills
Steroids
Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow. How are yeast infections diagnosed? If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will want to talk to you about your symptoms. He or she will also perform a pelvic exam to look at your vulva and vagina. Your doctor may also take a sample of your vaginal discharge. This sample will be sent to a lab to help determine if you have a yeast infection. Can yeast infections be prevented or avoided? Here are some things you can do to help prevent a yeast infection: Don’t wear tight-fitting clothing or clothing made out of synthetic material.