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Vaginal Yeast Infection
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Vaginal Yeast Infection

Symptoms

The most frequent symptoms of yeast infection in women are itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina. Painful urination and painful intercourse also are common.

Vaginal discharge is not always present and may only be present in small amounts. The thick, whitish-gray discharge is typically described as cottage-cheese-like, although it can vary from watery to thick.

Most male partners of women with yeast infections do not have any symptoms of the infection. Some men, however, have reported temporary rashes and burning sensations of the penis after intercourse if they did not use condoms.

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See Also

Understanding Vaginitis

Vaginitis Research

Vaginitis Links

Sexually Transmitted Infections News Releases

Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections