Title: 4 Ways to Diagnose a Yeast Infection at Home - wikiHow
Headings: How to Diagnose a Yeast Infection at Home
How to Diagnose a Yeast Infection at Home
Method 1
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Recognizing Symptoms
Method 2
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Recognizing Symptoms of a Complicated Yeast Infection
Method 3
of 4:
Knowing the Risk Factors
Method 4
of 4:
When to Seek Medical Attention
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Lacy Windham, MD
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This article was medically reviewed by Lacy Windham, MD. Dr. Windham is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Tennessee. She attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and completed her residency at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2010, where she was awarded the Most Outstanding Resident in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Most Outstanding Resident in Oncology, and Most Outstanding Resident Overall. There are 15 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 241,373 times. Yeast is a candida fungus that normally lives in the body along with good bacteria and is usually kept in check by the immune system. However, sometimes the balance of yeast and bacteria can become disrupted and lead to the overgrowth of yeast. Too much yeast can cause what is called a yeast infection, which can occur in many areas of the body, including the skin, mouth, throat, and, most commonly, the vagina. Having a yeast infection needn't embarrass you;