Signs You Might Have A Yeast Infection

Yeast infections can make you miserable with the itching, burning and pain. You just want the infection to go away.

When women know more. we can better take care of our health. So it's important to increase our knowledge about our bodies.

Sometimes called candiasis or candida condition or thrush if it's in the mouth, but it's all a yeast infection. The most common type of yeast infection is caused by a type of yeast called candida albicans. Over 30% of women will have a yeast infection in their lives.

Why do so many women get yeast infections? Yeast cells live normally in and on our body. The yeast cells don't cause a problem until the normal balance of our body is upset. Then the problems begin.

You may notice an itching feeling or burning sensation. At times you may even have a discharge from your vagina. But not all itching and burning comes from yeast infections. In fact the most common type of vaginal infection is actually bacterial.

The bacterial infection is called bacterial vaginosis or bv for short. BV is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. The second most common is trichomoniasis which is usually classified as a sexually transmitted disease. Finally the third most common vaginal infection is a yeast infection.

Yeast infections generally happen when the yeast overgrow in population causing an infection. Women have the itching, burning and often a whitish discharge the consistency of cottage cheese.

Some women notice a yeasty type smell like old beer or rising bread. Other women don't notice an odor at all. All of these things are signs of vaginal yeast infection and mean you need to determine whether your infection or irritation is caused by yeast, bacteria or some other reason.

The overgrowth of yeast happens when you take an antibiotic for a sore throat or a urinary tract infection. The bacteria which compete for space on your body are killed, resulting in the perfect environment for yeast to grow.

Holistic approaches are one way of treating yeast infections while a woman can always see her healthcare provider.

Find out more about yeast infections so you can correctly treat your vaginal infection.