What Is Yeast Infection
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A yeast infection (also referred to as "candida" and "thrush") is a common occurrence amongst females, with medical authorities estimating that at least three quarters of all women will experience a yeast infection at least once during their lives.
It is when the Candida albicans organism, which is to be found in the vagina of nearly all women, gets out of balance with the body's other natural flora that an overgrowth of yeast can occur resulting in unpleasant symptoms.
Douching can also result in a yeast infection as it may actually kill off organisms in the vagina that suppress the growth of the yeast.
If a woman has diabetes, she is more susceptible to yeast infections of the vagina.
Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, irritation of the vagina and/or vulva.
For the most part the discharge looks like clumpy white stuff with most medical descriptions comparing its appearance to that of ricotta cheese.
Not too surprisingly, a yeast infection actually smells like yeast (like bread or beer).
Bacterial infections, urinary tract infections and trichomoniasis all have symptoms which could be confused with the symptoms of yeast infection, yet they require different treatments.
When it comes to treating yeast infections there traditionally have been three avenues available: do-It- yourself; over-the-counter and prescription remedies.
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