Yeast Infection Information

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Yeast infections are caused by a fungus imbalance brought on by changes in the vagina's normal acidity. This eMedTV page describes these infections in detail and offers information on treating and preventing them.

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

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.