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Yeast infections, bladder infections, urinary tract/track infections…how do you know what your symptoms mean?
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that may be caused by a yeast infection. Yeast infections are typically not transmitted through sexual contact and are not typically considered sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Vaginitis can be caused by a couple of other forms of infections as well. Bacterial vaginosis and Trichomoniasis could also be culprit of your vaginitis.
Yeast Infections
When in balance, microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria work with your body to provide nutrition and immunity against harmful bacteria and/or viruses. Infections from fungi occur when the immune system has been weakened by internal or external causes. Antibiotics, for example, can cause an overgrowth of the yeast fungus called Candida albicans.
Yeast is normally present in the vagina, but imbalances can result in an infection. An overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans is commonly called a yeast infection.
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Symptoms of a yeast infection associated with vaginitis may include:
- Whitish-gray discharge that may be very thick, or thin and watery
- Itching, burning and irritation of the vaginal area
- Itching, burning and irritation of the vulva (area of skin around the vagina)
- Painful urination
- Painful intercourse
Because symptoms of vaginitis and symptoms of yeast infections can be similar to those of other vaginal infections, or more harmful sexually transmitted diseases, it is important to avoid self-diagnosis and to see a doctor. Diagnosis by doctors is often made through laboratory testing of samples of the infected area.
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