18/11/2020
What Are Vaginal Yeast Infections?
They’re itchy and uncomfortable, and no one really likes to talk about them. But va**nal yeast infections are very common in women. It’s estimated that 75% of women will have at least one yeast infection in her lifetime.
Most infections can be cleared up quickly and easily.
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 va**na and the v***a (the outer part of the female ge****ls)
* Pain or burning when you p*e
* Pain during s*x
* A thick, white, odorless discharge, similar to cottage cheese
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The symptoms of yeast infections are similar to other, more serious conditions, including s*xually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis (bacterial overgrowth in the va**na). 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 va**na.
* Diabetes: If your diabetes is not well-controlled, the increase in sugar in the mucus membranes (moist linings) of your va**na can create a place for yeast to grow.
* Antibiotics: These drugs can kill off many of the good bacteria that live in your va**na.
* Douches and va**nal sprays: The use of these products can change the balance in your va**na.
* A weakened immune system: If you are HIV-positive or have another immune system disorder, the yeast may also grow uncontrolled.
* S*x: Though a yeast infection is not considered a s*xually transmitted infection, it can be passed from person to person through s*xual contact.
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