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Q&A: Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina. Most women have a vaginal yeast infection at some time in their lives.  Most of the time, many women don’t show any signs of symptoms but others do.

What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?

Vaginal yeast infections are caused by fungus called candidiasis albicans. Symptoms include vagina itching, burning sensation, irritation and discharge. The discharge is thick, whitish-gray typically described as cottage cheese like subastnace. This may be associated with painful urination or sexual intercourse. However, men may be asymptomatic with yeast infection.

Are vaginal yeast infections spread through sex?

Yeast infection is not a sexual transmitted disease. However, when women have the infection, her male partner may be infected through sexual intercourse. Therefore, treatment should be initiated for couple rather than individual or female only.

What increases the risk of vaginal yeast infections?

  • Diabetes
  • Antibiotics use
  • Steroid use
  • Immunocom promise status such as Aids patient
  • Hormonal contraceptive use
  • Excessive usage of feminine wash or douches
  • Excessive alcohol intake

What should I do to prevent vaginal yeast infections?

  • Keep genital area dry
  • Use antifungal when on prolong antibiotic used
  • Use loose-fitting cotton underwear
  • Avoid excessive alcohol or sweets
  • Take yogurt or probiotics
  • Avoid chemical douching or deodorants

What is the best way to treat a vaginal yeast infection?

Treatment of vaginal yeast infection usually requires single dose antifungal medication call fluconazole. Locally in the genitals area, medication including vaginal pessary of antifungal canesten) or clotrimazole cream.

If recurrent infection (more than 4 times/year), then longer usage of antifungal may be need. However, after treatment, follow up with gynaecologist is important and apply preventive measures.

When should I visit a doctor if I suspect I have vaginal yeast infection?

  • stomach or pelvic pain
  • excessive vaginal discharge
  • itching at the genitals area
  • burning or irritation at the vagina
  • abnormal vaginal bleeding or post coital bleeding
  • painful intercourse
  • fever
  • rash or lesion at the genitals area

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