To say that a yeast infection, which is caused by the Candida fungus, is characterized by discomfort and pain may be a gross understatement to women who have experienced this condition. Vaginal yeast infections occur in women when there’s an increase in the volume of yeast that may already be present in the vagina or when new yeast becomes entrenched in the area. The yeast grows out of control, causing weeks and sometimes months of distress.

Infection is very common and in fact approximately 75% of women will suffer from vaginal yeast infection at some time of their lives. Vaginal yeast infection may occur instantaneously and it may infect and cause turmoil permanently if ignored. Most often, vaginal yeast infection is linked to hormonal changes, low immune system or serious health complications such as diabetes.

People often mistaken yeast infection as sexually transmitted disease due to the similarities of the symptoms. For instance, similar to sexually transmitted diseases, yeast infection also causes discomfort, redness, and burning sensation in the vagina.