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: Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. However, if the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection. ‒‒:‒‒
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Yeast infections are common; every 3 out of 4 of women will have one in their lifetime. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lifetime. Symptoms of a yeast infection
Yeast infections can be very uncomfortable but usually aren’t serious. Symptoms include: Itching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina)
A white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese
Pain during sexual intercourse
Swelling of the vulva
Pain during urination
What causes yeast infections?