Yeast Infection Discharge – How to Recognize Vaginal Yeast Infection
The smell and consistency of Yeast Infection discharge is different to Bacterial Vaginosis, although some of the other physical symptoms can be quite similar. A woman can suffer from a variety of different types of genital infections. Therefore it is important to learn about the characteristics and features of each type of infection before you subject yourself to any treatment.
Yeast infection discharge is always white in color and thick, cottage cheese-like in consistency. This thick discharge has no odor to it at all in most cases. However, sometimes it smells slightly like yeast, since it’s caused by the overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus, formally known as Candida Albicans , which is normally found in different parts of our bodies in small quantities. If it is offensive, “fishy” or “musty” smelly discharge then it is due to the bacterial infection called Bacterial Vaginosis.
The symptoms caused by Yeast Infection discharge can hardly be missed by anyone that suffers from it. These symptoms include:
- unbearable itching,
- burning, especially during urination as urine touches the skin
- vaginal redness
- vaginal dryness
- swelling of the genital area
- tenderness
- pain during and after intercourse
The degrees of intensity of these symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of the case.
Yeast Infections are not as common as Bacterial Vaginosis, however research shows, that 25% of all women will be affected by this distressing problem at least once, mainly during their reproductive years.
What can you do to eliminate Yeast Infection discharge?
Getting correct treatment for Yeast infection is just as important as in the case of any other medical condition. As long as the condition is handled the right way, you should have nothing to worry about. If you find you have a Yeast Infection, there are a number of different treatment methods available for you to consider.
Conventional treatment methods that doctors normally prescribe range from antibiotic creams to antifungal treatments. These medications are able to reduce the symptoms within a few days. However, besides the fact that they often cause unpleasant side effects, the results can be often short lived. When we undergo these treatment methods, we must remember, that repeated use of these medications due to recurrences will weaken your immune system, which could lead to more aggressive symptoms in the future.
Natural treatment methods on the other hand strengthen your immunity and go right to the heart of the problem instead of just providing temporary relief for the signs and symptoms. These natural methods are not as widely advertised as the conventional prescription drugs, they are more effective in the long run, cheaper and don’t produce any side effects. The proven, long history of natural treatment success starts from Ancient Chinese Medicine to recent clinical research. Natural methods are indeed the best option in the long run.
