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do you smell bad? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having nasty discharge? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having vaginal pain? then you might a yeast infection.
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What parts of your vagina itch and burn when you have a yeast infection?
If you have a yeast infection all parts of your vagina and vulva can itch and burn. Obviously if you have a yeast infection treat it, and if sexually active consider an STI screening to be safe.
What kind of an infection is a yeast infection?
A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis - inflammation of the vagina - characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. A vaginal yeast infection affects your vagina and the tissues at the opening to your vagina (vulva). Vaginal yeast infection - also called vaginal 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.What are vaginla yeast infection symtpoms?Yeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate and include:- Itching and irritation in the vagina and at the entrance to the vagina (vulva)- A burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating- Redness and swelling of the vulva- Vaginal pain and soreness- Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearanceAnd yeast infection could be cured by herbal medicine "fuyan pill".
What is a femine yeast infection?
A yeast infection is an overgrowth of yeast, often in the vagina and vulva. The genitals naturally contain yeast, usually they're kept under control by hydrogen peroxide produced by certain bacteria within the vagina, but occasionally the yeast are allowed to overgrow.
Can a yeast infection prolong your menstrual cycle?
No, a yeast infection - whether in the vagina, vulva, or elsewhere on the body - has no impact on the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones produced by your reproductive organs.
I have a yeast infection why is my vulva swollen?
A yeast infection can cause swelling in the entire vaginal area. Scratching the itching makes it worse. Use a medicated ointment such as Vagisil to calm the swelling and the itch.
Could you have an infection if you have a white discharge during intercourse which you thought was normal but the amount has increased quite a bit and there is no smell but your vulva is irritated?
Yes, probably a yeast infection.
What is the ill effect of licking a woman's vulva?
Infection of dieases, and for the woman, changing the pH of the Vagina. This can allow yeast inections to grow.
What is the white goopy stuff that comes out of my vagina?
If it is very white liquid to soupy and has white clumps in it that looks like cottage cheese, it is most likely a yeast infection. Yeast causes intense itching on the vulva and at the vagina.
Can a yeast infection be a sign of chlamydia?
A yeast infection is not a sign of chlamydia.
Is a yeast infection the same as a fungal infection?
There are different types of fungal infections.A yeast infection is a specific type of fungal infection (candida yeast).
Is a yeast infection a virus?
Yeast infection is caused by fungi, not by a virus.
Can you still get a yeast infection after a hysterectomy?
Can I still get a yeast infection after a hysterectomy?
