women s health issues
Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)
Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infection
The vagina and vulva may itch or burn, which may be particularly severe during sexual intercourse. The genital area may become red and swollen. Women may have a white discharge, often thick and curd-like. Vaginal yeast infection symptoms may worsen the week before a menstrual period begins. Vaginal yeast infections are not sexually transmitted. Taking antibiotics to treat other infections increases the risk of yeast infections. 