Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection

 Vaginal yeast infection or yeast vaginitis is a common problem. It usually occurs in the frequent episode but can reoccur frequently. Vaginal yeast infections are common infections, mainly in women's who have monthly periods. This fungal infection is caused by the yeast candida, mainly Candida albicans. These infections are not common in postmenopausal women's as they don't use oestrogen-containing hormone therapy. It is rarer in females who have not yet started menstruating.

There are so many symptoms of vaginal yeast infection, but the most common ones are irritation and itching of the vulva and around the vaginal openings. There's pain with urination and also intercourse. Some females also complained of reddening and swelling of the vulvar and vaginal tissues. Some does not complain of any abnormal vaginal discharge, while others complain of white, clumpy, curd-like or watery vaginal discharge.

Yeast infection symptoms are similar to other vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis or bacterial infection of the vagina. It is also similar to other conditions like Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection, dermatitis, irritated skin, etc. It is not possible to know if itching is caused by yeast or other cause. A vaginal yeast infection is caused by too many yeast cells in the vagina. The fungus candida lives in the GI tract and sometimes the vagina. Normally Candida App causes no symptoms; when there are changes in the GI TRACT environment and the vagina, which medicines may cause, injury and stress to the immune system, candida can overgrow and cause symptoms.

Some medicines can increase the risk of getting vaginal yeast infections like antibiotics, birth control pills, hormones and steroids. Contraceptives such as vagina sponges, diaphragms and IUD can increase the risk of yeast infection. A person is also likely to get yeast infections if they are pregnant, diabetic, weakened immune system, douche, wearing tight clothes, etc., with treatment. Most yeast infection gets better in 2-3 days. This infection is not sexually transmitted. A person should consult the doctor if they have any problem with the medicines. They should ask the doctor for over the counter medicines for yeast infections. You can also download a candida diet app to eliminate yeast infection.