A yeast infection is a common infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida albicans. A healthy vagina has a small number of yeast cells. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina. These infections are very common. Symptoms of a yeast infection include:
- a curdy, white vaginal discharge
- itching and/or redness in the genital area
- sores in the genital area that look like paper cuts
- pain or burning when you pee
Visit a health care provider if you have any of these symptoms. Yeast is one of many different types of vaginal infections. If you do have a yeast infection, you will probably be prescribed a pill to swallow or a cream, tablet or suppository to put in the vagina.