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Vaginal itching
Change in vaginal discharge
White discharge
Vaginal pain
Vaginal irritation
Swollen vulva
Painful urination
Thick white discharge
Thick white discharge no smell
Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Sudden increase in vaginal discharge
Swollen vaginal glands
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What is Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)?
This is a fungal infection by Candida that affects the vaginal area. Candida normally exists on skin and vaginal linings without issues. An infection occurs when the skin or vaginal lining changes in character, promoting Candida overgrowth. People with weakened immune systems or on birth control pills may be at increased risk.
Typical Symptoms of Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)
- Abnormal color, amount or odor of vaginal discharge
- Increase in vaginal discharge
- Itchiness around the vagina
- Increased vaginal discharge that is smelly
- Thick white vaginal discharge
- Pain or discomfort in the genital area
- Recent antibiotic use
- Mental stress and physical fatigue
Diagnostic Questions for Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any changes in the color, amount, or odor of your vaginal discharge?
- Have you had more vaginal discharge lately?
- Are you experiencing itchiness around your vagina?
- Has the vaginal discharge odor worsened recently?
- Do you have a thick white discharge like cottage cheese or yogurt?
Treatment of Candidal Vulvovaginitis (Yeast Infection)
This is usually treated with antifungal drugs, which can be given through a vaginal cream or an oral antifungal medicine.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
Content updated on Dec 13, 2024
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Link to full study:
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.29.24312810v1References
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/myc.12572Sobel JD. Candida vulvovaginitis. Semin Dermatol. 1996 Mar;15(1):17-28. doi: 10.1016/s1085-5629(96)80014-9. PMID: 8723820.
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