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What You Need to Know About Yeast Infection

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

What is Yeast and What Causes It? Signs and Symptoms of Yeast Vaginitis
Yeast infections may cause no symptoms; Sometimes yeast is noted on a Pap test and does not require treatment, unless there are symptoms; There may be increased vaginal discharge with yeast infection; This is typically described as thick or curdy; There may be mild to moderate itching and irritation; If the genital skin becomes very irritated, it may become red, swollen and may develop splits.

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Vaginal Yeast Infections

Posted by H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik

Yeastie Beasties What is a vaginal yeast infection?A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when the bacteria in the vagina become out [...]

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