Title: Yeast infections: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Headings: What you need to know about a yeast infection
What you need to know about a yeast infection
Symptoms
Treatment
Uncomplicated yeast infection
Complicated yeast infection
Home remedies
Causes
Diagnosis
Prevention

Content: Medical conditions that can cause a complicated yeast infection include pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, having a weakened immune system, and the presence of an alternate Candida fungus, as opposed to Candida albicans. In men, it affects the head of the penis. Symptoms include redness, irritation, and discharge. It can also affect the skin or the mouth. Treatment
Treatment of the infection depends on whether it is complicated or uncomplicated. Uncomplicated yeast infection
There are two ways to treat an uncomplicated yeast infection: Direct vaginal therapy or oral treatment. When treating an uncomplicated yeast infection, a short-course of vaginal therapy is normally sufficient. One option is a one-time treatment of a prescription or an over-the-counter medication such as butoconazole (Gynazole-1), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat 3), and terconazole (Terazol 3). Some of these are available to buy online, including clotrimazole, Monistat 3, and terconazole.