Understanding Your Yeast Infection Symptoms
By Kathryn Whittaker, Tue Jan 10th

If a woman believes she is experiencing signs of infection forthe first time, she should see the doctor immediately if she isunsure of the treatment. The doctor will know the properdiagnosis for this type of infection.

Many people ask what the common yeast infection symptoms are. Awoman can tell if she suffering if she has a thick vaginaldischarge which looks a little like a cottage. But this symptomcan be experienced by only about 20% of women who have yeastinfections. The discharge may contain a starchy be yellow incolor.

In view of the fact that not all women experience a discharge,the easiest way to tell if a woman has yeast infection is if sheexperiences itchiness in and around her vagina. The itchinessmay go hand in hand with a burning sensation. The outer area andthe vulva area can become swollen and red, this can result inpainful urination and sexual intercourse may also be painfultoo.

These are the most common and general symptoms of yeastinfection, but a woman may experience different symptoms. Thebest way to determine is by checking for changes in discharge.

Sometimes, a yeast infection may be mistaken as a urinary tractinfection, but there is a difference between the two in terms ofthe burning sensation experienced. In a urinary tract infection,a woman can feel the burning when urine passes down the urethrawhen it

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is on its way out, this is different to yeast infectionswhen the burning is caused as the acidic urine hits theirritated skin of the vulva.

It may be quite hard to tell whether you have a yeast infectionor a urinary tract infection if you are experiencing symptomsfor the first time. It is advisable to see a doctor if any ofthese signs appear. After you have been diagnosed, the next timeyou experience burning and itchiness, you will be better placedto know whether it is a yeast infection or a urinary tractinfection.

Men are also susceptible suffering with yeast infectionsalthough it is unusual for men to develop them they are normallypassed on from their female partners. Therefore, it is essentialthat if you or your partner develops a yeast infection yourefrain from unprotected sex until you have both soughttreatment. The danger is when only one partner seeks treatment,as the infection can be passed back and forth. For men, yeastinfection symptoms can be identified through an itching, redrash and burning at the head of his penis.

About the author:Kathryn Whittaker has an interest in Yeast Infection.To accessmore articles on Yeast Infection's or for additional information and resources visit this YeastInfectionrelated website