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Vaginal yeast infection

yeast , also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the that results in irritation. The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe. Other symptoms include burning with urination, a thick, white vaginal discharge that typically does not smell bad, pain during sex, and redness around the vagina. Symptoms often worsen just before a period.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· itching, burning with urination, white and thick vaginal discharge, pain with sex, redness around the

Causes — why it happens

·Excessive growth of Candida

How it's found

·Testing the discharge

Treatment

·Antifungal medication

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