Yeast Infection SymptomsMost of the yeast infection symptoms (thrush vaginal) are similar to the signs of other forms of vaginitis, so having a swab analysed is the surest means of knowing with absolute certainty just what you have. Even experts have difficulty making an accurate diagnosis based on symptoms alone. Most types of vaginitis will have some or all of the following symptoms.
Three of the key yeast infection signsThese three symptoms of yeast infection may help to differentiate it from other types of vaginal infection. The vaginal itch is intense and often worse at night. There is often a redness of the area and pain is usually more pronounced than in other vaginal infections. If there is NO itchiness, then it is more likely to be one of the other vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis. The most obvious signs of a yeast infection is a thick white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese. But remember, discharge can vary from woman to woman, and some women don't have a noticeable discharge at all. With other women, it can vary from watery to thick. If the vaginal pH is 4.5 or less it is more likely to be yeast and less likely to be bv. A reading of 4.5 or less is the normal vaginal acidity. Yeast and bv are often confused with each other, but usually the vaginal pH will be quite different with each infection.) The rule is that when it comes to yeast infections symptoms - there are no rules. If you're worried, get it checked out by your doctor. That really is the only way to be absolutely sure of what you have so that you can be confident you're choosing the correct treatment. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mayo Clinic National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases TOP of Yeast Infection Symptoms
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