What Is Candida Vulvovaginitis, or a Vaginal Yeast Infection?
Vaginal yeast infections are common complaints among women, especially women who are menstruating. Symptoms include a thick, white, curdy vaginal discharge; intense itching of the vulva; burning with urination; swelling and pain in the vulvar region; and painful intercourse. Yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted disease, but occur more often in sexually active women. Yeast infections are rarely transferred from one partner to another.
