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confused5

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Yeast Infection
Posted: 12-22-03 00:45am

Please help? What is a yeast infection? What are the symptoms and what is happening? Thanks!
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nikki_caro

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Posted: 12-22-03 14:15pm

Vaginal yeast infections, also called "candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75 percent of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal candida infection, and up to 45 percent have two or more. Women tend to be more susceptible to vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes and hiv infection also are at increased risk.

The symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include:
· vaginal itch and/or soreness
· thick, white, cheeselike discharge
· "burning" discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially if urine contacts the area
· pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.
Vaginal yeast infections can be treated with antifungal medicines that are inserted directly into the vagina as tablets, creams, ointments or suppositories
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saturn24

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Joined: 25 Nov 2003
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Location: Pittsburgh, Pa

Posted: 12-22-03 17:30pm

Or prescription oral pills from doctor...
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Suzy

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Joined: 20 Sep 2003
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Posted: 12-22-03 19:21pm

I hate yeast infections. They are such a pain in the.............
Backside!!!
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LoraSkyBlue

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Joined: 28 Dec 2003
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Location: British Columbia
Yeast Infections
Posted: 12-28-03 08:27am

Pat - it is quite possible to get a yeast infection while perfectly clean.
This is my 1st post here, and i'm surprised at your rude answer!
We all have yeast in our bodies; certain imbalances can cause the
yeast to proliferate.
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