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   What is a vaginal yeast infection?

   • 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. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes.

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   What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?

   • In some cases, another symptom of a vaginal yeast infection can be pain during sex. Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to the symptoms people feel when they have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or other vaginal infection. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms so they can examine you.

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   Can a yeast infection spread to the vagina?

   • In women of childbearing age, yeast infections due to Candida albicans are particularly common. This yeast normally resides on the skin or in the intestine. From these areas, it can spread to the vagina. Yeast infections are not transmitted sexually. Vaginal yeast infections are more likely to occur in women who

   Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candidiasis) - Women's Health Issues - Merck

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   Jan 11, 2023 · Symptoms. Yeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate, and 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

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   Sep 2, 2022 · A yeast infection causes burning, itching, redness in your vulva (the outside parts of your vagina) and changes to your vaginal discharge. A yeast infection isn’t a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Other names for a vaginal yeast infection include vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal candidiasis.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are both vaginal infections called vaginitis. While the conditions may have similar symptoms, they happen for different reasons and need...

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   Vaginal yeast infections typically cause: vaginal itching. swelling around the vaginal opening. burning during urination. pain during penetrative vaginal sex ( dyspareunia) soreness. redness....

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   Mar 28, 2024 · 1. Greek yogurt. Probiotics can be effective against Candida albicans — and yogurt can be considered a probiotic because it contains live bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus. These bacteria...

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   A vaginal yeast infection (also called candidiasis) is caused by an infectious organism called Candida, usually Candida albicans. A vaginal yeast infection may cause intense itching of the vagina and vulva, and women often have a thick, white, curd-like discharge.