What causes a yeast infection?
A yeast infection is caused by several different fungi that normally grow in the body. (Yeast is a kind of fungus). A change in the chemical balance in the vagina allows the fungus to grow too rapidly and cause symptoms.
Yeast infections most often occur in a woman's vagina. Yeast infections can occur in other parts of the body and in men. Though uncomfortable, yeast infections are not serious and can be cured.
What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?
Common symptoms:
Intense vaginal itching
Thick, odorless discharge (may resemble cottage cheese)
Less common symptoms:
Sore vagina
Lower abdominal pain
Vaginal rash
Burning during urination
Painful sex
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