Vaginal Yeast Infection

The vaginal yeast infection is usually produced by the fungus Candida albicans, the yeast that is part of the normal flora of the vagina. When it grows out of control, it infects the mucosa, causing symptoms such as itching, burning, cracked mucosa, pain with sexual intercourse, and a white discharge without a particular odor through the vagina.

The infection occurs often when taking oral antibiotics that eliminate bacteria from the normal flora of the vagina, which favors the development and invasion of Candida albicans. The diagnosis is made through the symptoms and physical examination. The white lumpy discharge from the vagina is very characteristic of this type of condition. Treatment is fairly simple with antifungal vaginal suppositories sold over the counter, such as Miconazole (one suppository for seven days) or Tioconazole, which is a single-dose suppository. These treatments usually come in a kit with the relieving cream to be applied topically to the skin. Remember that the suppository is a medicine that melts inside the vagina and leaks out, so it can get dirty in your underwear.

Bruce Blaus, Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0