Vaginal yeast infection

Alternative names:

candidiasis; monilial vaginitis; yeast infection of the vagina

Symptoms:

• abnormal vaginal discharge
  • ranges from a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge (like cottage cheese)

• vaginal and labial itching
• 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 and within the vagina. The examining physician may find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall.


A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) shows Candida.