Do I Have A Yeast Infection? | 5 Symptoms A Yeast Infection

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A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Caused by an overgrowth of Candida (a normal bacteria in the vagina), it can effect up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lives.

Its important to remember a yeast infection is not a STI (sexually transmitted infection) but there is an increased risk for one at the time of first regular sexual activity. There's also some evidence that infections may be linked to mouth to genital contact (oral-genital sex).

There are medications that can effectively treat yeast infections. Please know that if you have recurrent yeast infections — four or more within a year — you may need a longer treatment course and a maintenance plan.

Yeast infection symptoms can include:

Itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva
A burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating
Redness and swelling of the vulva
Vaginal pain and soreness
Vaginal rash
Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance
Watery vaginal discharge
Complicated yeast infection

If you experience any of the following you might have a complicated yeast infection:

You have severe signs and symptoms, such as extensive redness, swelling and itching that leads to tears, cracks or sores
You have four or more yeast infections in a year
Your infection is caused by a less typical type of fungus
You're pregnant
You have uncontrolled diabetes
Your immune system is weakened because of certain medications or conditions such as HIV infection
When to see a doctor

It is always best to speak with your doctor if you sense something abnormal about your health, but especially if:

This is the first time you've had yeast infection symptoms
You're not sure whether you have a yeast infection
Your symptoms aren't relieved after treating with over-the-counter antifungal vaginal creams or suppositories
You develop other symptoms

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I definitely don't feel like smiling and dancing while dealing with this right now 😫

teenuhadams
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I dont like to see people smiling when im dealing with an yeast infection lol

LunimeSuadiea
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Why do girls have to have this it is so unfair

Viv-vv
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Yeast infection is definitely not a joke I have it right now and it hurts a lot I have only had 4 hours of sleep in 2 days and the pain in unbearable it’s stinging, itching and inflamed and it is very red and sensitive I went to the GP and they gave me anti biotic and thrush cream hopefully I get better soon ❤

ZaraEDITZ
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I need help I’m struggling it’s from washing my panties in the wrong stuff I used over the counter medicine but still having problems

MoneyBabyyy-
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A question. I’m not sure if I have a UTI and yay infections becuase I have all symptoms of both?

Paige-qe
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I have only white discharge in large amount and somethings lower stomach pain....what's about it.??!
But the pain is unbreathable like periods pain🙃

MIRAClemakers
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im a young girl who thinks I have this but the fear of telling my mom is really bad, is there any... self treatment ..

Siyvis
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Yess 😢😢😢😢 what to do in this situation 😮?

mannatsharma
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I think being single and rich is better for my overall health 🤢

BearerOfLightSonOfGod
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Please what’s the solution for this please

OdunayoTemitope-kg
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I have something similar to dandruff down there os ot yeast infection?

armyinthepurpleocean
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What to do when the white discharge is gone but i still have the tiny cracks and small cuts on my vulva??? Bcus they are also uncomfortable when i wear underwear and although not painful they burn when i pee. Please assist me with answers

Flowers
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Aside the itching and burning sensation, there’s no other symptoms not even discharge, but did HVS and it says high growth of yeast, how possible is this?

agbrokojoy
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Rn is NOT teh time to be smiling and dancing while I’m going through this😢 it’s itchy

NatHaggar-dk
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Im suffering from this so tell mi cream 😢

sanjivanirajbhar
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Iam currently dealing with this now my discharge was clumpy like cottage cheese I thought it was wet toilet paper🤦🏽‍♀️ I have no odor and it doesn’t really itch but the abdominal pain like cramps hurt I had a hysterectomy a yr ago and don’t want to take antibiotics for the yeast so I brought otc fungal cream for yeast if I don’t feel better after this treatment iam making a appointment to get checked out women go through too much😢

Yo-yo-dtze
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OMG that’s all been happening to me even because I’m a kid

BrandyMobley-jx
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Itching and scratches but idk abt discharge-

Turns out I have scabbies and the infection is gone :)

Melosnation
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WHAT I DO LIKE CAN I DIE FROM IT ID LOOK IT UP BUT THEN ID THINK ID HAVE LIKE EVERYTHING AND THAT IMMA DIE SO LIKE I GOT ALL SYMPTOMS LIKE WHAT I DO CAN ANYTHING HAPPEN TO ME 😭😭😭

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