Yeast infection symptoms - Symptoms of yeast infection.

Yeast infection
A yeast infection is caused by a form of yeast known as candida,
which occurs naturally in the body. And no, it's not the same kind
of yeast found in bread. Candida are small micro-organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin, in the digestive tract and in the vagina. Usually candida are no trouble because they
are kept in balance by other harmless bacteria. However, if these bacteria are reduced – by antibiotics, your period, birth control, diabetes or pregnancy, for example – the yeast can grow and cause an infection.

Yeast infections usually strike just before a period. Symptoms
may include:

• A thick white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese
• Irritation and itchiness around the vagina
• Swelling of the vulva
• Discomfort when urinating and during sexual intercourse¹