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.
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
Use of estrogen hormone medication
or Use of Intrauterine Device
Pregnant
Diabetes mellitus
Type 1, Type 2
Recent sex
Recent antibiotic use
Vaginal douching
Falling sick easily
or Use of steroids
If you have Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, then a visit to a general practitioner is recommended.
Contact a
General practitioner