A yeast infection is caused by an imbalance of a fungus called Candida albicans in the vagina. This eMedTV segment offers a more detailed description of this condition, including information on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
The cause of yeast infections is linked directly to an imbalance of the fungus Candida albicans. This eMedTV resource further explores this cause, including a list of risk factors that could increase a woman's chances of getting an infection.
As this eMedTV page explains, yeast infection symptoms often range in severity, from mild itching to painful urination or intercourse. This page provides more information on possible signs and symptoms of yeast infections, including those seen in men.
Common yeast infection treatment options include antifungal creams, oral drugs, or vaginal suppositories. This eMedTV article describes each of these treatments for yeast infections in detail, including the dangers in self-diagnosing a yeast infection.
Several antifungal medicines have a high success rate in providing a yeast infection cure. This eMedTV article explains the specifics on the different forms of treatment that are available to treat this infection in women.
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