Yeast infection????!

Definition of Yeast Infections
Candidiasis (also called fungus, a yeast infection or moniliasis) is the most common type of vaginal infection!. It is caused by the yeast organism,

Description of Yeast Infections
Candidiasis is often hard to get rid of and recurrences are common!. Many women with this infection do not notice a discharge, but if present, it is usually described as an odorless, white and "cheesy" discharge!.

Symptoms of Yeast Infections
The main symptom of this type of inflammation is intense itching, burning and redness of the vaginal tissues!.

Treatment of Yeast Infections
In general, local application of antifungal therapy is effective in treating yeast vaginitis!. There does, however, seem to be two distinct types of patients with this condition!. The most common type of patient has isolated, infrequent vaginal yeast infections that respond readily to topical therapy!.

Self Care
Instead of going to their doctors, many women can now go to the drugstore to find relief!. The FDA has approved the active ingredient in two of the most commonly prescribed antifungal drugs for nonprescription use: Monistat (miconazole nitrate) and Gyne-Lotrimin (clotrimazole), available on drugstore shelves!.

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What is a vaginal yeast infection!?
A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina!. These infections are very common!. Although they can bother you a lot, they are not usually serious!. And treatment is simple!.

What causes a vaginal yeast infection!?
Most yeast infections are caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans!.

A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells!. The most common bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help keep other organisms-like the yeast-under control!.

When something happens to change the balance of these organisms, yeast can grow too much and cause symptoms!. Taking antibiotics sometimes causes this imbalance!. The high estrogen levels caused by pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy can also cause it!. So can certain health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection!.

What are the symptoms!?
A yeast infection causes itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex!. Some women also have a white discharge that looks a little like cottage cheese and has no odor!.

These symptoms are more likely to occur during the week before your menstrual period!.

How is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed!?
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