If you've ever had a yeast infection, you're definitely not alone. Experts estimate that three out of four women will have one at some point in their lives. A majority of these cases, however, despite ...

Yeast infections are a common but often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals, particularly women. While they are typically associated with vaginal discomfort, yeast infections ...

You likely already know that yeast lives naturally on our bodies, along with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in check. But when yeast starts to grow and multiply in excess in the delicate ...

Recurring yeast infections are defined by having four or more yeast infections within a year that are unrelated to taking antibiotics. Symptoms include a thick, white-to-yellow discharge from your ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

Antibiotics like amoxicillin can increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. This happens because antibiotics can also kill off "good" bacteria that help keep yeast from overgrowing. Jump to ...

A vaginal yeast infection is an overgrowth of fungus in the vagina that causes symptoms like itchiness, soreness, and discharge. Also known as vaginal candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or ...

Yeast is a type of fungus that normally lives on your skin and in places like your mouth and intestines. It also lives in the vagina. Yeast is usually harmless, unless it grows too much. Then it can ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

In the list of the things you never want happening inside your body, a yeast infection def makes top ten. Like, anyone who bleeds once a month already has enough to deal with, but adding itching, ...

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