Please help? What is a yeast infection?
What are the symptoms and what is
happening? Thanks!
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4921 Location: Right here at work!
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
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 205 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
Posted: 12-22-03 17:30pm
Or prescription oral pills from doctor...
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Posted: 12-22-03 19:21pm
I hate yeast infections. They are such a
pain in the.............
Backside!!!
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LoraSkyBlue
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 3 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.
