What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?

What are the symptoms of vaginal yeast infection?

The most common symptom of vaginal yeast infection is itching and irritation of the vulva. Since vulvar or vaginal itchiness is a symptom which is not specific to only vaginal yeast infection, it is important to get tested by a doctor to make sure the cause of the itching symptom is not another condition such as (bacterial vaginosis, trichomonisasis or contact dermatitis).

Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection also include:

• Pain or discomfort during urination
• Pain or discomfort during intercourse
• Soreness of the vulva or vaginal region
• Vaginal discharge is not a common symptom, however when it occurs, the discharge is odorless and can range from white and clumpy in texture to watery in certain cases.
• Redness of the vagina and vulva
• Cracked skin around the vaginal area
• Swelling of the vaginal area as a result of fluid build up