Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms
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Yeast infection symptoms, whilst not always painful, are extremely irritating and embarrassing. Sometimes the symptoms of a yeast infection can make you feel quite unwell and at best, it’s hard to concentrate on normal daily tasks as the itching and burning sensation can be hugely distracting. 

Some of the more common symptoms of a yeast infection in the vagina are:

• Itching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina)
• Swelling of the vulva.
• Vaginal discharge – whilst this is not always present, when it occurs, the discharge is odorless and typically has a whitish, thick appearance and texture, like cottage cheese.
• Pain during intercourse.

The symptoms of a yeast infection can be eased in several ways.  There are many over the counter drugs which will serve to relieve candida symptoms as well a numerous and effective natural remedies which help with yeast infection symptoms.

Yeast infections are rarely serious and normally cause no additional health complications. It is possible to develop chronic yeast infections, however and this is typically due to the use of ineffective treatment.  Sometimes, pregnant women who have a yeast infection during labor and delivery, can pass their infection on to their child. In newborns, these infections typically take the form of thrush, an oral candida infection that causes white bumps to appear all over the mouth. This is not at all serious and sometimes clears itself within a few days.

Yeast infection signs are not easy to miss but they can sometimes be confused with other, more serious diseases.  If you are not sure that your ‘yeast infection symptoms’ are due to a bout of candida then you should visit your doctor.  The symptoms of a yeast infection (especially if they are recurrent and not due to using antibiotics) can mask an underlying disease and there are several sexually transmitted diseases which present the same symptoms. These need to be treated medically, so if you have any doubts or have recently been sexually with a new partner/partners be sensible and get your yeast infection symptoms checked out properly. 

Find a web site about yeast that you can trust and gather as much information as you can about the condition. The best way to deal with nasty yeast infection symptoms and become yeast infection free for good is to arm yourself with information and then act on that information. It is possible to live a yeast free life and also to have strong strategy in hand to blast the yeast infection in it’s tracks as soon as you feel a tingle.  This way, your yeast infection symptoms never become too difficult to cope with and as you manage to eliminate yeast infections from your life for good, the candida symptoms simply disappear!

 

Vaginal Yeast Infection, (Thrush Vaginitis  or  Candidiasis ) is a very common vaginal infection in women worldwide and  is almost always recurring. The symptoms of vaginal yeast infections  are both irritating and embarrassing (see below) but fortunately in most cases they are quite easy to treat.  It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint just how many women suffer this type of vaginal yeast infection because a large number of people do not seek medical attention and self medicate to treat vaginal yeast infections and the symptoms of vaginal yeast infections using natural and holistic methods which have proven track records and are easy to implement.  

Vaginal yeast infections tend only to happen to women who already menstruate (have monthly periods) and are rare in pre-pubescent girls and women who are already menopausal, (unless oestrogen supplements are being taken).                               

CAUSES: 

Candida Albicanus is a fungus which lives quite normally on the skin and in the mucous membranes (mouth, nose, vagina). However when the body’s immune system is low or sometimes due to injury or medication the Candida multiplies and causes the symptoms associated with vaginal yeast infections 

SYMPTOMS OF VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS           

1. Itching and a burning sensation in the vulva (area around the vagina)
2. Pain with urination.
3. Pain with intercourse
4. Soreness and irritation around the vulva.
5. Redness and swelling of the vulva.
6. A lumpy discharge, much like cottage cheese. This is usually quite thick but in some cases can be watery.

    

RISK FACTORS  FOR  VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS

Usually there is no underlying reason for most women to get a vaginal yeast infection. However there are several factors which can contribute to and increase the chances of developing one including: 

ü      Hormonal Contraceptives (such as the pill, patches etc.) 

The risk of women developing a vaginal yeast infection appears to increase when these oestrogen based drugs are taken. 

ü      Contraceptive Devices – Intrauterine Devices (IUD), Diaphragms, and Vaginal Sponges are often associates with a higher risk of  vaginal yeast infection. 

ü      Diabetes: 

Women with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing  vaginal yeast infections especially when the blood sugar is significantly raised or frequently higher than normal. 

ü      Pregnancy: 

Signs and symptoms of  vaginal yeast infection are more commonly present during pregnancy although data is sketchy and it is not clear whether vaginal yeast  infection is actually the cause of these symptoms. 

ü      Antibiotics: 

It is the job of antibiotics to kill bacteria and unfortunately this also includes the ‘good’ bacteria that normally protect the vagina from an overgrowth of yeast. Women on antibiotics are therefore more likely to suffer from vaginal yeast infections and it’s symptoms. 

Immunosuppression: 

Women, who are taking immunosuppressive drugs due to Chemotherapy, HIV, post operative conditions, etc, are more likely to suffer from vaginal yeast infections. 

                                 

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It is worth noting that vaginal yeast infections are not considered to be sexually transmitted diseases and women who have never had sexual intercourse can get a vaginal yeast infection and experience the symptoms.  However, vaginal yeast infections are more common in the sexually active. A sexual partner does not normally need to be treated for the symptoms vaginal yeast infections. 

Recurrent Thrush 

A small but significant (about 5-8%) of women have recurring vaginal yeast problems. Controlling some of the risk factors mentioned above will help to reduce frequent outbreaks. A growing number of women choose to treat vaginal yeast infections alternatively and naturally without the use of drugs and this type of treatment has proved extremely successful and popular. If you are absolutely sure that you have a vaginal yeast infection try using one of the more natural methods available.  Vaginal Yeast infection sufferers, especially those with recurring vaginal yeast infections often find that these methods are more effective and provide an element of control to the treatment and a sense of empowerment and well being as the symptoms of your vaginal yeast infection disappear. 

Overall, whilst Thrush is not serious it is extremely irritating and can be quite sore. Once Thrush has been diagnosed it is worth exploring all the options, both traditional and alternative and finding a Thrush cure which suits your lifestyle and your pocket.

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