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Vaginal Yeast Infections

Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following features are indicative of Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • itching and burning of the vagina and labia
  • abnormal vaginal discharge
  • pain with intercourse
  • redness and swelling of the vulva
  • painful urination

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Common Causes of Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following are the most common causes of Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • Candida albicans fungus
  • use of antibiotics
  • pregnancy
  • obesity

Risk Factors for Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • impaired immune system
  • uncontrolled diabetes
  • increased estrogen levels

Prevention of Vaginal Yeast Infections

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Vaginal Yeast Infections. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • wear cotton underwear
  • wear loose fitting pants or skirts
  • change wet clothes
  • stay out of hot tubs and very hot baths
  • avoid unnecessary antibiotic use

Occurrence of Vaginal Yeast Infections

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Vaginal Yeast Infections cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Vaginal Yeast Infections most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 10-40 years

Common Gender

Vaginal Yeast Infections most commonly occurs in the following gender:
  • Female

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • Vaginal wet mount microscopy: To find the cause of vaginitis and vulvitis
  • Microbial culture: To determine the type of organism causing infection
  • ELISA (Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) test: To detect the presence of antigen

Complications of Vaginal Yeast Infections if untreated

Yes, Vaginal Yeast Infections causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Vaginal Yeast Infections is left untreated:
  • skin infection
  • diabetes
  • HIV

Self-care for Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • eat yogurt
  • keep genital area clean and dry
  • keep blood sugar level under good control
  • wear cotton underwear
  • wear loose fitting pants or skirts
  • change wet clothes

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infections

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Vaginal Yeast Infections:
  • apply yogurt vaginally

Time for Treatment of Vaginal Yeast Infections

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Vaginal Yeast Infections to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • Within 1 week

Is Vaginal Yeast Infections Infectious?

Yes, Vaginal Yeast Infections is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
  • through mouth to genital contact

Related Topics

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Vaginal Yeast Infections.

Related Topics

Fungal Infections
Vaginitis

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