Title: Yeast Infection Vs Uti: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Headings: How to tell the difference between a yeast infection and UTI
How to tell the difference between a yeast infection and UTI
It's important to know whether you have a UTI or yeast infection in order to get the right treatment.
UTI symptoms
Yeast infection symptoms
UTI causes
Yeast infection causes
UTI treatment
Yeast infection treatment
UTI prevention
Yeast infection prevention
Other risks and cautions
Insider's takeaway

Content: UTIs are caused by a bacterial infection and are often treated with antibiotics. This article was medically reviewed by G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, OB/GYN Lead at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California and Kecia Gaither, MD MPH FACOG, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. If you've experienced discomfort in your pelvic and genital area, it may not be an STD. Yeast infections and urinary tract infections are common and can also cause uncomfortable and painful symptoms in those areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.4 million people go to the doctor for yeast infections and 8.1 million for UTI treatment every year. While more prevalent in women, men are also susceptible to UTIs and yeast infections . UTIs and yeast infections are commonly mistaken for each other, but they're not the same. One critical difference is what causes them. A growing fungus causes yeast infections, while UTIs come from bacteria invading the urethra.