Small amounts of yeast fungus are often found in a healthy vagina.
But if too much grows, it can cause a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis), which is the most common vaginal infection of them all.
The symptoms usually include a thick, cheesy, itchy discharge said by many to resemble cottage cheese.
Yeast infections usually aren't caught from a sex partner. You may be more likely to get one if you use antibiotics, are pregnant, have diabetes, or stay hot and sweaty for long periods of time. Some women get frequent yeast infections for no good reason at all. Yeast infections aren't dangerous, but they are itchy and a big pain.
Yeast infections can be cured with topical creams and suppositories which are now available over the counter, but you should still go see a health care professional if you haven't had one before.
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