🌸 Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)


🌸 Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)

A vaginal yeast infection is a common fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast that normally lives in the vagina in small amounts.

When the natural balance of bacteria and yeast is disrupted, yeast can overgrow — causing symptoms.

It’s common, treatable, and not usually serious.


🧠 What’s Actually Happening?

The vagina normally contains:

  • Healthy bacteria (especially Lactobacillus)

  • Small amounts of yeast

These organisms keep each other balanced.

When something disrupts that balance:

  • Yeast multiplies

  • Inflammation develops

  • Symptoms appear

It is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, although sexual activity can sometimes trigger symptoms.


⚠️ Common Triggers

  • Antibiotics

  • Pregnancy

  • Hormonal changes

  • Uncontrolled diabetes

  • Tight or non-breathable clothing

  • Weakened immune system

  • High estrogen birth control

Stress and moisture can also contribute.


🔍 Symptoms

  • Intense vaginal itching

  • Burning sensation

  • Thick, white, “cottage cheese-like” discharge

  • Redness and swelling

  • Pain during urination

  • Pain during intercourse

Usually no strong odor (odor suggests another condition).


🧪 How It’s Diagnosed

  • Medical history

  • Pelvic exam

  • Microscopic exam of discharge

  • Lab testing (if recurrent)

Many people recognize their own recurring symptoms.


🛠 Treatment

Treatment is simple and effective:

  • Over-the-counter antifungal creams or suppositories

  • Prescription antifungal pills (like fluconazole)

  • For recurrent infections: longer treatment course

Symptoms often improve within a few days.


🔄 When to See a Doctor

Seek medical care if:

  • First infection ever

  • Symptoms are severe

  • You’re pregnant

  • Infections keep returning

  • You’re unsure of the diagnosis

Other infections can look similar.


💥 Bottom Line

Vaginal yeast infection is:

  • A common fungal overgrowth

  • Very treatable

  • Usually not dangerous

  • Often triggered by antibiotics or hormonal changes

Uncomfortable? Yes.
Serious? Usually not.

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