How Do I Know If I Have Yeast Infection?

How do I know if I have yeast infection? A question most women ask especially if this is their first yeast infection. Fist, let us discuss what is yeast infection and what are the factors affecting yeast infection.

Yeast infection is a very annoying condition especially for women who are commonly infected by this disease. Yeast infection is caused by the fungus Candida fungus which is always present in the vagina. Increase growth or reproduction of Candida fungus leads to yeast infection.

There are many factors contributing to the propagation of yeast infection that women should know and some of them are:

- Imbalance in your system due to antibiotics and stress

- Wearing tight undergarments or underwear materials that promotes sweating

- Pregnancy

- Taking Pills

- Frequent douching

- Hormonal replacement for menopause

- Diabetes or increased sugar level

Even with the knowledge of the different factors affecting yeast infection, you will still ask the question "how do I know if I have yeast infection?" especially if this is your first yeast infection. A doctor can tell you if you have yeast infection by examining your vaginal discharge under a microscope but initially you can tell that you have yeast infection if you have these symptoms.

- Severe itching, swelling and burning sensation in and around your vagina, so bad that you can hardly walk.

- Vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese.