Vaginal Yeast (Fungal) Infection
Description
Yeast are fungi and they 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
A history and physical exam will be performed. A KOH smear identifies the Candida organism.
- KOH Test
Treatment
Treatment inlcudes 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.
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