29/05/2022
Candidiasis
caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives inside the body (in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and va**na) and on skin without causing any problems. Sometimes Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the va**na changes in a way that encourages its growth. Candidiasis in the va**na is commonly called a “va**nal yeast infection.” Other names for this infection are “va**nal candidiasis,” “vulvova**nal candidiasis,” or “candidal vaginitis.”

Symptoms
The symptoms of va**nal candidiasis include:1,2
Vaginal itching or soreness
Pain during sexual in*******se
Pain or discomfort when urinating
Abnormal va**nal discharge
Although most va**nal candidiasis is mild, some women can develop severe infections involving redness, swelling, and cracks in the wall of the va**na.
Contact your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms. These symptoms are similar to those of other types of va**nal infections, which are treated with different types of medicines. A healthcare provider can tell you if you have va**nal candidiasis and how to treat it.
Risk & Prevention
Who gets va**nal candidiasis?
Vaginal candidiasis is common, though more research is needed to understand how many women are affected. Women who are more likely to get va**nal candidiasis include those who:
Are pregnant
Use hormonal contraceptives (for example, birth control pills)
Have diabetes
Have a weakened immune system (for example, due to HIV infection or medicines that weaken the immune system, such as steroids and chemotherapy)
Are taking or have recently taken antibiotics
How can I prevent va**nal candidiasis?
Wearing cotton underwear might help reduce the chances of getting a yeast infection.2 Because taking antibiotics can lead to va**nal candidiasis, take these medicines only when prescribed and exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Learn more about when antibiotics work and when they should be
