Last updated on July 28th, 2018 at 05:11 am<\/p>
Yeast infection discharge (candidiasis discharge) is due to infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It affects millions of women all over the world. It is a common concern for women. Candida can affect other parts of the body too. If can\u00a0affects the mouth (oral thrush), anal areas, skin and the guts.<\/p>\n
Abnormal discharge due to vaginal infections can be\u00a0sexually transmitted. However, yeast infection is not\u00a0a sexually transmitted disease. It can sometimes be contacted during oral or anal intercourse\u00a0because the candida is present in those parts of the body.<\/p>\n
This article will explain the cause, treatment, and cure of yeast infection discharge in women.<\/p>\n
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Women of childbearing age usually have white discharge. This can be thick discharge or sometimes watery discharge.\u00a0In addition, vaginal discharge is odorless and without itching.<\/p>\n
It can be watery during ovulation where women experience clear discharge or thick white discharge towards the onset of your next period.<\/p>\n
Vaginal discharge is a normal way the vagina is kept clean. It consists of bacteria (lactobacilli), epithelial cell and mucus that is produced from the cervix. The normal pH of the vagina is between 3.5 to 4.5. During yeast infection discharge there is no change in the vaginal pH.<\/p>\n
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Vaginal discharge in women with a yeast infection is usually thick white and curdy. It is described as cheese like by some women. However, vaginal pH is within normal range.<\/p>\n
Having said that, not all thick white discharge is due to yeast infection. Most women will experience milky white discharge or thick white discharge during their menstrual cycle. This is not a problem except there are other<\/a> yeast infection symptoms and signs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most\u00a0women that are infected with candida will not show symptoms. Only about 40 percent of women will show symptoms of vaginal discharge.\u00a0Some of the risk factor to develop yeast discharge are<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have yeast infection discharge, you may experience any of this symptoms<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The presence of thick cheesy white discharge with itching and soreness is a clue of<\/a> yeast infection. However, there are other STD symptoms and infection that can mimic these symptoms. Trichomoniasis symptoms and symptoms of chlamydia, gonorrhea\u00a0may be similar to a yeast infection. Therefore, it is important to inform your doctor if you are not sure about your symptoms.<\/p>\n Some test done during your clinic visit are gram staining and wet examination. A vaginal swab is used to collect specimen for testing. If candida is diagnosed, you will be treated by your doctor. The good news is that yeast infection discharge can be cured.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/span>Who are at risk to develop yeast infection discharge?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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