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| What
are the symptoms of a yeast infection?
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Symptoms of
a vaginal yeast infection in women may be mild or very uncomfort-
able. The most frequent symptoms may include: |
| • Vaginal itching (especially bad at night)
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| • Pain usually noticeable during urination and intercourse |
| • Vaginal discharge is usually described as looking like cottage cheese. It does
not have a bad odor
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| • Vaginal burning and redness |
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| Source:
WebMD website |
Symptoms
of yeast infections can be similar to symptoms of other kinds of
vaginal infections. This sometimes results in women diagnosing and treating
them-
selves with OTC medications. Surprisingly, more than half of the women who are
self-treating themselves don’t actually have a yeast infection.(2) Symptoms for
other vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas infections) can be
similar to a yeast infection but these conditions are not treated with the same
medications.
It is important if you notice any symptom of a vaginal infection; see your
doctor
for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. |
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