Yeast infection (vaginal) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月19日 · A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection. It causes irritation, discharge and itching of the vagina and the vulva. Vaginal yeast infection also is called vaginal candidiasis.
Vaginitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2021年12月22日 · Yeast infections. These occur when there's an overgrowth of a fungal organism — usually Candida albicans — in your vagina. C. albicans also causes infections in other moist areas of your body, such as in your mouth (thrush), skin folds and nail beds.
Yeast infection (vaginal) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月19日 · Lab tests of vaginal fluid can look for yeast or find the type of fungus causing the yeast infection. Knowing the fungus can help your healthcare professional suggest treatment. More Information
Women’s Wellness: Vaginal yeast infections - Mayo Clinic News …
2016年11月16日 · A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.
Women’s Wellness: Signs and symptoms of vaginal health problems
2018年6月21日 · An infection or change in the normal balance of vaginal yeast and bacteria can cause inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis). Symptoms include vaginal discharge, odor, itching and pain. Common types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and …
Yeast infection during pregnancy: Over-the-counter treatment OK?
2024年10月12日 · Yeast infections are common during pregnancy because hormone changes can upset the pH balance of the vagina. Common yeast infection symptoms include vaginal itching and a white, thick discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
Bacterial vaginosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年6月10日 · Causes. Bacterial vaginosis happens when the vagina's natural bacteria levels are out of balance. The bacteria in the vagina are called the vaginal flora. Balanced vaginal flora help keep the vagina healthy. Usually "good" bacteria outnumber "bad" bacteria. The good bacteria are called lactobacilli; the bad bacteria are anaerobes.
Yeast infection in men: How can I tell if I have one?
2022年12月21日 · Yeast infections in men are common because the fungus that causes yeast infections (candida) is normally present on skin, especially moist skin. When some contributing factor — such as having sex with a partner who has a vaginal yeast infection — causes an overgrowth of candida, infection can result.
Vaginitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2021年12月22日 · Yeast infections. Yeast infections usually are treated with an over-the-counter antifungal cream or suppository, such as miconazole (Monistat 1), clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex, Trivagizole 3), butoconazole (Gynazole-1) or tioconazole (Vagistat-1).
Sex during vaginal infection: Is it harmful? - Mayo Clinic
2022年2月8日 · The most common causes of vaginal infection are: Yeast infection (candidiasis) Bacterial vaginosis; Trichomoniasis; Yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis aren't sexually transmitted infections, but having new sexual partners increases the risk of bacterial vaginosis. However, trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection.