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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Signs Of Vaginal Yeast Infection

Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Yeast Infection

Alternative Names

Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis


Symptoms
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
    • Ranges from a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge (like cottage cheese)
  • Vaginal and labial itching , burning
  • Redness of the vulvar skin
  • Inflammation of the vulvar skin
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Urination, painful

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Expert & Community Posts

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All You Ever Wanted to Know about Yeast Infections
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...infection: Burning, redness, and itching of the vaginal area. It hurts when you urinate. Your... Read more »

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They're Baaaaack -- Yeast Infections Linked To Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...antibiotics can wipe out the good bacteria in your vagina, so I started eating yogurt and... Read more »

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Genital Herpes and Yeast Infections
By Penelope James , Health Expert

...before I ever contracted herpes I often fell victim to yeast infections.  At first I blamed it... Read more »

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Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...herpes get yeast infections, which can cause itching, vaginal discharge, redness and irritation... Read more »

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Is It Herpes, Or Something Else?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...yeast infection. Copious frothy white or greenish vaginal discharge that has a fishy odor may... Read more »

Health Guide

Yeast Infections
...Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA, seventy-five percent of all women experience at least one vaginal candida or "yeast" infection during their lifetime. The signs of a yeast infection... Read more »
Yeast infections and yogurt
...that one cup of yogurt a day(only the kind that has acidophilus bacteria) may reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Check the label for the statement "contains live cultures" or... Read more »
Vaginal yeast infection
Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis Prevention Avoid persistent and excessive moisture in the genital area by... Read more »
Vaginal yeast infection
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans. Alternative Names Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis;... Read more »
Vaginal yeast infection
Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis Treatment Generally, the first incidence of yeast infection should be treated by... Read more »

Medications

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...repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal... Read more »

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...repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal... Read more »

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...repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal... Read more »

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...repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal... Read more »

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...repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (e.g., oral or... Read more »

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