A vaginal yeast infection is more often than not caused through an uncontrolled growth of a fungus that goes by the name of Candida. An imbalance in certain systems of the body is what causes this unchecked multiplication. The reasons for this imbalance and extra growth can be many. Some of those causes can be the use of spermicides, antibiotics, intercourse of a sexual nature, and other incidences or acts that can precipitate an imbalance in the hormones.
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Vaginal yeast infection and vulvitis cause symptoms that are nonspecific, which means that aside from the yeast infection, other conditions can cause the identical symptoms. The most common symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is itching in the vaginal or vulvar area. Other symptoms of vaginal yeast infection and vulvitis include:
Ask any woman who has had a yeast infection and they will tell you it’s a real problem. And for those women who repeatedly have yeast infections it becomes more than an annoyance. Yeast infections are fairly common, in fact according to the National Women’s Health Information Service 75% of women have at least one yeast infection in their lives. Over 50% will have at least two yeast infections.
The most definitive method of diagnosing a yeast infection is through a yeast infection test. This requires a visit to your doctor or health care provider. On visiting the doctor, you will be asked about the symptoms, the length of time you’ve had these symptoms and possibly any medications you are taking. Your honesty in answering these questions is critical, particularly if this is not the first time you’ve had this problem. If you’ve had this before, it is very possible you can have it again.