Title: Patient education: Vaginal yeast infection (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate
Headings: Patient education: Vaginal yeast infection (Beyond the Basics)
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Patient education: Vaginal yeast infection (Beyond the Basics)
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INTRODUCTION
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION SYMPTOMS
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION CAUSE
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION RISK FACTORS
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION DIAGNOSIS
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION TREATMENT
RECURRENT VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS
PREVENTION
SUMMARY
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Content: Jack D Sobel, MD
Section Editor: Robert L Barbieri, MD
Deputy Editor: Kristen Eckler, MD, FACOG
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All topics are updated as new evidence becomes available and our peer review process is complete. Literature review current through: Feb 2021. | This topic last updated: Jan 25, 2021. INTRODUCTION
Vaginal yeast infections (also called yeast vaginitis or vaginal candidiasis) are a common problem in women. The most common symptoms are itching and irritation of the vulva and around the opening of the vagina. Vaginal yeast infections usually occur as infrequent episodes, but can recur frequently and may cause chronic persistent symptoms.