Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infection is a very common infection that affects most of the women at some in their lives. Burning and itching of the vagina and the vulva along with thick white discharge and irritation are the symptoms seen in women with a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection is an overgrowth of a type of fungus called yeast in the vagina. It is also known as vaginal candidiasis. It is not a sexually transmitted infection, but a woman can spread the fungus through the mouth to genital contact.

The treatment of yeast infection depends on the extent of severity of the infection. An uncomplicated infection would have mild to moderate symptoms, whereas a complicated infection would last long and thus would need a long-term course of treatment. Women prefer over the counter medications for self-treatment of these infections. Being sexually active, having uncontrolled diabetes, and use of antibiotics are some of the factors that increase your risk of having a vaginal yeast infection. Discomfort is often the major complication associated with vaginal yeast infections. Symptoms of the infection disappear with proper treatment in most women.

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