Vaginal Yeast Infection

Caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Almost entirely vaginal in location. The hallmark is intense itching and irritation at the vaginal opening and vulva, combined with a thick, white, cottage-cheese-like discharge that has no odor. Burning when urinating can occur in a yeast infection, but it is external, from urine touching inflamed skin, not internal.

A yeast infection requires an antifungal medication. Antibiotics will not touch it.

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A story that plays out 2.3 million times a year in the United States.

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But something still feels wrong.

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