Signs and symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge that typically itches and irritates the vagina and surrounding outer tissues. On occasion there may be pain with sexual intercourse or burning with urination.
If vaginal discharge lasts for more than 1 week, consult your doctor.Yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS.
The only definitive way to diagnose a vaginal yeast infection is to complete a full gynecologic exam. This exam includes a speculum exam, using a specialized
instrument to hold open your vagina. The exam can be uncomfortable because of pressure against the tissues. The doctor will take a swab of the discharge and may obtain other cultures to rule out other diseases. The swab for yeast will be mixed with a drop of potassium hydroxide and will be placed on a slide.
If yeast are present, a specific branching pattern will be seen through the microscope.
The doctor then may insert 2 fingers into your vagina and gently press on your uterus, ovaries, and surrounding areas to check for any tenderness or other problems.
- burning when urinating
- discomfort during or after sexual intercourse
- odor (not unpleasant)
- irritation of the vagina
- itching and burning of the female genitals (vulva)
- itching of the vagina
- vulva redness and swelling
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