Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina resulting in irritation. It is a syndrome rather than an infection and diagnosis of VVC does not rely on laboratory or clinical criteria alone but a combination of the two. The disease spectrum ranges from “innocent bystander,” where symptoms are wrongly attributed to coincidental isolation of candida to complicated disease where VVC is severe, persistent, or recurrent or there is an underlying host abnormality.
To reduce your risk of vaginal yeast infections, wear underwear that has a cotton crotch and doesn't fit too tightly.
Symptoms

Strange fluid coming out of vagina other than blood

  • White

  • Thick, chunky

common

Pain at vagina or vulva

common

Vaginal irritation

or Itchy skin

  • At genital

common

Pain discomfort or burning when urinating

common

Pain during sexual intercourse

common

Skin rash and redness

  • At genitals, At vulva

Bulge out of vagina

  • Has no specific shape or boundaries

  • With redness

  • Painful, Painless

Risk factors

Use of estrogen hormone medication

or Use of Intrauterine Device

Pregnancy

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

Recent sex

Recent antibiotic use

Vaginal douching

Falling sick easily

or Use of steroids

Treatment
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is typically treated with antifungal medication or cream.
Recommended specialist

If you have Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, then a visit to a general practitioner is recommended.

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