How to Detect a Yeast Infection

Many women have a yeast infection at one point in their lives. But for those women that have never had a yeast infection, figuring out just what the problem is can set her on edge. Here is a few simple ways to determine the cause of your symptoms.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. A yeast infection can be a daunting diagnosis. Many women are not comfortable talking to their doctors about the symptoms of a yeast infection. Many are scared that they might have an STD, or try to ignore the symptoms and just hope they will go away. An untreated yeast infection can cause many other issues, so it is best to get treatment.

2. There are several causes of a yeast infection. Causes of a yeast infection include taking antibiotic or immunosuppressive drugs, introducing new yeast to the vagina, wearing underwear that do not breathe and injury to the vagina. Both sexually active and celibate women have equal chance of getting a yeast infection.

3. There are a wide range of symptoms of a yeast infection. Symptoms of a yeast infection include itching and burning in the genital area, excess vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse or urinating.

4. If this is your first time with a yeast infection, you will want to consult your doctor about the appropriate course of action. Most over-the-counter anti-fungals will treat the yeast infection with ease, but you want to make absolutely sure that it is a yeast infection before treatment.