A yeast infection is the overgrowth of a fungus in the vaginal area. A small amount of yeast is usually grown naturally in a woman’s vagina. Sometimes, the yeast can multiply changing the regular balance of bacteria growth. When excess fungi are grown, it becomes a Candida.
Vaginal yeast infections can happen for many reasons. It occurs if the inner vagina is injured (for example during chemotherapy). Women with bad immune systems are more likely to have a yeast infection. Also, yeast infections are common amongst women diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, currently taking oral contraceptives, or are pregnant. Women who use douches, or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays also have a higher chance of having a vaginal yeast infection. A vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (STD).
What are the symptoms to yeast infection?
- Severe itching, burning, and soreness
- Pain during intercourse and/or urination
- Irritation of the vagina and/or vulva
- Whitish or whitish-gray discharge (often in curd-like appearance)
How can a yeast infection be treated?
Do not treat yeast infections with antibiotics. Yeast infections can be treated with vaginal suppositories or medicated douches. There are also antifungal drugs that can be taken by mouth or applied to the area, such as clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, and topical ketoconazole. Amphotericin B, caspofungin, or voriconazole is used for more serious cases when patients are hospitalized.
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