Yeast Infection

Yeast infections are usually caused by the candida fungus, a naturally occurring micro-organism found in the vaginal area of women.

Risk factors:

• • Recent antibiotic use
• • Diabetes
• • Pregnancy
• • Poor eating habits – particularly excess sugar intake
• • Weakened immune system: stress and sleep deprivation

Common symptoms of yeast infections include:

• • Itch
• • Vaginal discharge
• • Redness

Risk factors:

• • Recent antibiotic use
• • Diabetes
• • Pregnancy
• • Poor eating habits – particularly excess sugar intake
• • Weakened immune system: stress and sleep deprivation

Symptoms are more likely to occur during the week before your menstrual period and also common during menstruation. Please consult a doctor if you have any of the above symptoms.

Your doctor may give you topical medication like pessery or oral medication.