Title: Yeast Infection (Vaginal): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Headings: Vaginal Yeast Infections
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Vaginal Yeast Infections
What Are Vaginal Yeast Infections?
Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections
Causes of Vaginal Yeast infections
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Content: But when something happens to tip that balance, a fungus called candida can grow out of control and cause a yeast infection. Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections
Itchiness and discomfort are the main symptoms of a yeast infection, but there are others. You may also experience any or all of the following: Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals)
Pain or burning when you pee
Pain during sex
A thick, white, odorless discharge, similar to cottage cheese
If you think you have a yeast infection, see your doctor before treating yourself. The symptoms of yeast infections are similar to other, more serious conditions, including sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis (bacterial overgrowth in the vagina). An accurate diagnosis is important so you can get the best treatment. Causes of Vaginal Yeast infections
There are many reasons you could get a yeast infection, including: Hormones: Changes during pregnancy, breast -feeding or menopause (or if you’re taking birth control pills) can change the balance in your vagina. Diabetes: