Vaginal yeast infection

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Candida, flourescent stain	Female reproductive anatomy	Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)	Secondary infection
Uterus	Yeast infections

Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis

• 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 of the vulvar skin
• Inflammation of the vulvar skin
• Pain with intercourse
• Urination, painful

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.

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

Review Date: 06/06/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.