Info on Yeast Infections

• Yeast Infection

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.

• Cause of Yeast Infection

The cause of yeast infection 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.

• Yeast Infection Symptoms

Yeast infection symptoms often range in severity, from mild itching to painful urination or intercourse. This eMedTV page provides other information on possible symptoms, including those seen in yeast infections in men.

• Yeast Infection Treatment

Yeast infection treatment options include antifungal creams, oral drug tablets, or vaginal suppositories. This eMedTV article describes various treatment methods, including the drugs butoconazole and miconazole.

• Yeast Infection Cure

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.