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Skin infections caused by an overgrowth of yeast are quite common and yeast infection symptoms can vary. Knowing the yeast infection symptoms can put you on the pathway to better health! Afraid that yeast has infected your life?
Three out of four, or 75%, of women experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. Yeast infections are pesky occurrences that may leave you feeling itchy and unattractive. There is no need to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about yeast infections though – anything that happens to this many women is normal. Understanding how your body works and knowing yeast infection symptoms will give you the power to regain control of your health. How they grow…
Yeast infections occur when a naturally occurring fungus in the vagina grows too much. This common fungus, called Candida albicans, is not considered a sexually transmitted disease.
Although yeast infections are most common in women, it is possible for the infection to be transmitted to a male by sexual contact. So watch out boys!
Yeast Infection Symptoms
Symptoms of a yeast infection can vary from person to person. You may experience one or several of the following symptoms.
- Overall itching feeling
- Vulva irritation (the vulva is the area around the vagina)
- Red vulva
- Vaginal irritation
- Vaginal itching and burning
- Painful intercourse
- Painful urination
- Odorless discharge: whitish, cottage-cheese like
- Small or large amount of discharge
Severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Itching and whitish-yellow discharge, however, are two of the most common symptoms of female yeast infections. Prevention and Treatment
Wearing cotton clothing that allows air to flow and maintaining a clean, dry crotch area can help to prevent yeast infections from developing. Avoiding wet or damp clothing such as bathing suits or workout clothes will also be very helpful in avoiding yeast infections.
Most yeast infections can be treated with a vaginal cream, pill or suppository. It is important to see your doctor to make sure that the proper diagnosis is made. If it is not a yeast infection but another, more serious disorder, your health could be at risk.
Information provided in this web site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or otherwise replace the services of a trained medical professional.
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Yeast Infections 
