What Are Vaginal Yeast Infections? Yeast infections (also known as candidiasis) are common infections caused by Candida albicans yeast, which is a type of fungus . Yeast infections usually happen in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth, and moist areas of skin. A yeast infection in the vagina is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-DYE-uh-sis). Vaginal yeast infections are common among teen girls, and about 75% of all females will have one at some point. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections? Vaginal yeast infections can cause: itching and irritation in the vagina redness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina) a thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast pain or burning when urinating (peeing) or during sex If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy ...
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