About Us | Privacy | Site Map
Font Size
A
A
A


Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatment

Vaginal Yeast Infection Overview

Yeast infections are overgrowths of normally growing fungi in the vagina. Overgrowth inflames the vagina and creates discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching. Normally growing bacteria in the body typically keep yeast fungi in check. If the natural balance of microorganisms is upset, the yeast may grow out of control. This is so common that 75% of all women experience a yeast infection at some time in their lives. Disruption of this natural balance may occur with any of the following:

  • Use of douches or feminine hygiene sprays
  • Tight or noncotton underwear
  • Hormonal changes
  • Pregnancy



Next: Vaginal Yeast Infection Causes »

Printer-Friendly Format  |  Email to a Friend

ENABLEX is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:

  • · having a strong need to go to the bathroom right away (also called "urgency")
  • · leaks or wetting accidents (also called "urinary incontinence")
  • · having to go to the bathroom too often (also called "urinary frequency")

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

You should not take once-daily ENABLEX if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or have trouble emptying your bladder. Side effects of ENABLEX include blurred vision, and more commonly dry mouth, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. Use caution when doing certain activities until you know how ENABLEX affects you.


Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

Are You Depressed? Take the Quiz


Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatment

Yeast Infection Skin Rash Overview

Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infections in human skin. Candidiasis is infection with Candida species. More than 20 species of Candida exist. The most common is Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies and only occasionally cause infection. Various types of yeast infections are possible, including the following:

  • Perl èche (also termed angular cheilitis) is a softening of the skin with deep creases around the angles of the mouth. 
  • Thrush is a candidal infection of the mouth and throat. White patches appear in the mouth. Thrush occurs most commonly in the mouths of persons with chronic diseases including diabetes and HIV/AIDS, those with neoplasms, and those who use systemic corticosteroids. 
  • Intertrigo is an irritation of the fo...
  • Read the Yeast Infection Skin Rash article »



Read What Your Physician is Reading on eMedicine

Vaginitis »

Vaginitis (infection of the vagina) is the most common gynecologic condition encountered in the office.

Read More on eMedicine »

Medical Dictionary