What are the symptoms associated with Thrush?
A. The common symptoms of a yeast infection, include itching, burning, a white discharge, pain with intercourse or tampon use, or redness and irritation of the vulva (the outside “lips” of the vagina). Some women get all of these symptoms, while others have none. This is important now that there are over-the-counter medications for yeast infections. Medical studies have shown that most women misdiagnose their own yeast infections, and can miss other important vaginal infections, such as trichomonas, gardnerella, chlamydia, or gonorrhea that may produce somewhat similar symptoms. Therefore, unless one is absolutely certain of the diagnosis, a visit to a health care provider experienced in women’s health is necessary. Q. How do you diagnose thrush? A. Diagnosing yeast infections involves a brief visit to your doctor/specialist, who will perform a pelvic exam in order to look in the vagina. In many cases a swab of vaginal discharge is taken and viewed under a microscope to look for yeast
