Vaginal yeast infection Many women have an occasional bout of vaginal yeast infection. It is due to an infection by yeast called Candida spp. Treatment options include a tablet that you take by mouth, or anti-thrush pessary that you can insert into your vagina. There are also anti-thrush cream that you rub on the skin around the vagina (vulva) if needed. The treatment usually works well. But some women have recurrent bouts of thrush which may need longer courses of treatment. What is yeast infection? Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida spp. Small amounts of Candida spp. often live on the skin and around the genital area. These are usually harmless. The immune system and the harmless bacteria that also normally live on the skin and in the vagina usually stop Candida spp. from thriving. But when the conditions are good for Candida spp., Figures multiply and invade the vagina and cause symptoms. The conditions favored by Candida spp .. is hot, humid, muggy parts of the body. This is why the vagina is the most common site for candidiasis. Other parts of the body that are prone to candida infection include the groin, mouth and …show more content…
Cod is the second most common reason for a discharge. (The most common cause of vaginal discharge is bacterial vaginosis . A separate leaflet called "Bacterial Vaginosis" gives more details.) The discharge of cod are usually creamy white and quite thick, but sometimes watery. It can cause itching, redness, discomfort or pain around the outside of the vagina (vulva). The discharge from thrush usually does not smell. Some women may have no pain or discomfort while having sex or while urinating if they have thrush. Sometimes the symptoms are mild and clear up on their own. Often the symptoms can be quite annoying and will not go without treatment. Thrush does not hurt the vagina, and it does not spread to harm the uterus (womb). If you are pregnant, Thrush will not hurt the