17/01/2021
A va**nal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis — inflammation of the va**na — characterized by va**nal irritation, intense itchiness and va**nal discharge. A va**nal yeast infection affects your va**na and the tissues at the opening to your va**na (v***a).
Vaginal yeast infection — also called va**nal candidiasis — is very common. As many as 3 out of 4 women experience a yeast infection at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience two or more yeast infections.
A va**nal yeast infection isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection, although the fungus that causes the condition can be spread through oral-genital contact. Simple treatment is usually effective, unless you have recurrent yeast infections — four or more in a single year. In that case, you may need a longer course of therapy and a maintenance plan.
SYMPTOMS
Yeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate and include:
Itching and irritation in the va**na and at the entrance to the va**na (v***a)
A burning sensation, especially during in*******se or while urinating
Redness and swelling of the v***a
Vaginal pain and soreness
Thick, white, odor-free va**nal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance
Complicated yeast infection
You might have a complicated yeast infection if:
You have severe signs and symptoms, such as extensive redness, swelling and itching that leads to the development of tears or cracks (fissures) or sores
You have recurrent yeast infections — four or more in a single year
Your infection is caused by a type of candida other than Candida albicans
You're pregnant
You have uncontrolled diabetes
You have lowered immunity due to use of certain medications or a condition such as HIV infection
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