Description Yeast are a kind of...
Description
Yeast are a kind of microbe called a fungus. Yeast commonly infect the vaginal area. The most common organism is Candida albicans. These infections are more common after taking an antibiotic. The antibiotics kills the normal bacteria that live in the vagina allowing the fungus to grow without any competition.
Symptoms
Abnormal vaginal discharge, watery discharge, white discharge, thick white chunky discharge (like cottage cheese), swelling of the vulvar skin, pain with intercourse, painful urination, redness of the vulva, vaginal and labial itching, burning.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A sample of the discharge is examined under the microscope to identify the Candida organism.
Tests:
KOH Test
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A sample of the discharge is examined under the microscope to identify the Candida organism.
Tests:
KOH Test
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice
Treatment
Treatment includes over-the-counter vaginal creams such as miconazole (Monistat), clotrimazole (Lotrimin) butoconazole (Gynazole), and terconazole (Terazol). Prescription pills such as fluconazole (Diflucan), vaginal suppositories, and creams are also available.