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Vaginal yeast infection

Alternative Names: Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis Symptoms: Abnormal vaginal discharge Ranges from a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge (like cottage cheese) Vaginal and labial itching, burning Redness and/or inflammation of the vulvar skin Pain with intercourse Urination, painful Signs and tests: A pelvic examination will be performed. It may show inflammation of the skin of the vulva, within the vagina, and on the cervix. The examining physician may find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall. Text Continues Below A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) shows Candida.

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