what are syptoms of a yeast infection infection?

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You should look this up in webmd.com. This site has been really helpful for me. If you have a yeast infection for the first time, be sure to go to your local clinic or doctor. They will be able to diagnose it correctly because YI's can have the same symptoms as a lot of things, like bacterial infections and vulvadynia.

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Redness, and incessant itching around the opening and vagina. Also accompanied by white discharge sometimes. Get a monistate 1 day treatment.

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Itchiness.

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I have vaginal discharge between periods. I know this is natural, but it feels uncomfortable and wet and smells bad. Are there any remedies?

-- D.

I had a vaginal discharge, clear in color, mucus-like in texture. There was no smell. This happened two weeks after my period. What is this? Is it normal?

-- Jay

Does having a continuous discharge mean there is something wrong with me?

-- Anne






It's funny how often things come in threes, including questions on a similar topic in a single week!
Vaginal secretions are as individual as the women who have them. Some women are moist all the time, while others are as dry as the proverbial bone. Age, hormone fluctuations, medications, sexual activity and infection are a few of the things that may affect vaginal discharge. Women on the pill, for example, often have less discharge, as one of the effects of the pill is to thicken cervical mucus so sperm cannot penetrate it. Some women notice an increase in discharge in the middle of their menstrual cycle, when they are ovulating. This midcycle discharge is often described as being like egg whites -- clear, stringy and plentiful. This type of cervical mucus is easy for sperm to swim through.

Discharge can be clear or white, or even slightly yellow. It should not, however, have an unpleasant odor or be associated with itching or burning. Those symptoms usually mean infection and should be evaluated by a medical professional. Not all vaginal infections are due to sexually transmitted diseases, although these certainly should be ruled out. The most common infections -- bacterial vaginosis (or gardnerella) and yeast -- are not STDs, but most often result from an imbalance in the complex vaginal environment. Most infections are fairly easy to treat and cure once properly diagnosed. I do recommend seeing a health care provider before using over-the-counter remedies for an infection -- not all discharge is yeast, and improper treatment will not help
Vaginal Discharge: Changes That May Be Signs of a Problem
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Is vaginal discharge normal?
Yes. Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad.

The color and thickness of the discharge change with your monthly cycle. The discharge is thicker when you ovulate (when one of your ovaries releases an egg), when you breastfeed or when you're sexually excited.



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What changes may be a sign of a problem?
Changes that may signal a problem include an increase in the amount of discharge, a change in the color or smell of the discharge, and irritation, itchiness or burning in or around your vagina. This is called vaginitis. A discharge that's stained with blood when you're not having your period could also be a sign of a problem. If you have any of these signs, you should talk to your doctor.

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Tips on preventing vaginitis
After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back. This may help prevent getting bacteria from your rectal area into your vagina.
Wear cotton underpants during the day. Cotton allows your genital area to "breathe." Don't wear underpants at night.
Avoid wearing tight pants, pantyhose, swimming suits, biking shorts or leotards for long periods.
Change your laundry detergent or fabric softener if you think it may be irritating your genital area.
The latex in condoms and diaphragms and the sperm-killing gels that are used for birth control can be irritating for some women. If you think one of these things is a problem for you, talk to your doctor about other types of birth control.
Avoid hot tubs.
Bathe or shower daily and pat your genital area dry.
Don't douche.
Avoid feminine hygiene sprays, colored or perfumed toilet paper, deodorant pads or tampons, and bubble bath.



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What can cause these changes?
These changes can occur if the normal balance of healthy germs in your vagina is upset. Many things can disturb the balance of a healthy vagina, including douching, feminine hygiene sprays, certain soaps or bubble baths, antibiotics, diabetes, pregnancy or infections.

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How can douching be harmful?
The chemicals in douches may irritate your vagina and change the normal balance of germs in your vagina. Douching can also spread an infection into the uterus, increasing your risk of getting pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is an infection of the fallopian tubes that can cause you to be unable to have children.

Douching isn't necessary to keep your body clean. Smells you may notice usually come from outside the vagina (vulva). Keeping this area clean with gentle soap and water can prevent smells.

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What is a yeast infection?
Small amounts of yeast fungus are often found in a healthy vagina. But if too much grows, it can cause a yeast infection. Possible signs of yeast infections are listed in the box below.

Yeast infections usually aren't caught from a sex partner. You may be more likely to get a yeast infection if you are using antibiotics, are pregnant, have diabetes, or stay hot and sweaty for long periods. Some women get frequent yeast infections for no obvious reason.

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Signs of yeast infections
White, cottage cheese-like discharge
Swelling and pain around the vulva
Intense itching
Painful sexual intercourse



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How are yeast infections treated?
Yeast infections are usually treated with a medicine you put into your vagina. Yeast infections can also be treated with oral medicine.

If you have yeast infections often, your doctor may suggest you use a medicine you can buy without a prescription. But if you have any questions about what's causing your vaginitis, you should call your doctor. Many other things besides a yeast infection can cause vaginitis.

Yeast infections are usually treated with a medicine you put into your vagina. Yeast infections can also be treated with oral medicine.

If you have yeast infections often, your doctor may suggest you use a medicine you can buy without a prescription. But if you have any questions about what's causing your vaginitis, you should call your doctor. Many other things besides a yeast infection can cause vaginitis.

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What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is usually caused by Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria. Why some women get this infection isn't clear. It's probably not caught from a sex partner. Possible signs are listed below.

Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotic medicine, usually a pill.

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Signs of bacterial vaginosis
A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge
A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap
Itching or burning
Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva



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What is trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is caused by an organism called Trichomonas vaginalis. You can be infected but have no signs for a long time. Possible signs of trichomoniasis are listed in the box below.

Trichomoniasis is usually caught by having sex without a condom with someone who is infected. It's usually treated with antibiotic pills.

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Signs of trichomoniasis
A watery, yellowish or greenish bubbly discharge
An unpleasant odor
Pain and itching when urinating
Most apparent after your period



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What about other infections?
Two sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia and gonorrhea, can also cause vaginal discharge. These are infections of the cervix caused by bacteria. Sometimes the only symptom may be an increase of vaginal discharge. Both of these infections can be treated with antibiotic shots or pills.



Should my sex partner be treated?
Sometimes. Talk to your doctor if you're sexually active. You may also need to avoid having sex or use condoms until you've been treated.
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Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff.

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American Academy of Family Physicians