Yeast Infections In Women

Yeast Infection Symptoms

Let’s discuss yeast infections in women. In your life,

Yeast infections are a common, yet uncomfortable problem that many women experience. You are not alone! Yeast infections in women are common. Studies have shown that three in four woman will experience a yeast infection sometime in their life. Symptoms of a yeast infection may include itching, irritation and even pain in the vulva. If left untreated, it can lead to further health complications as well.

Diagnosing a yeast infection is usually done through a physical exam or swab test. Your doctor may also run additional tests to rule out any other conditions with similar symptoms such as bacterial vaginosis or sexually transmitted diseases.

Treating a yeast infection can be done either with medication prescribed by your doctor, or naturally at home. Examples of natural treatments for yeast infections include applying plain yogurt topically on the affected area, taking garlic capsules orally and consuming probiotics to increase one's healthy bacteria levels. Drinking cranberry juice can also help reduce discomfort and aid in healing time.

Practicing good hygiene and limiting sugar intake are important measures for preventing and avoiding recurrent yeast infections. If you think you might have a yeast infection, it’s important to talk to your doctor and get properly diagnosed before treating yourself at home.

You probably found this page because you suspect that you may have a yeast infection. Knowledge is power and the more knowledge that you have about a yeast infection, the better chance you have at curing a yeast infection. Ignoring a mild yeast infection could cause it to turn into something more severe.

Yeast Infections In Women - Symptoms


We normally associate yeast infections with external symptoms. In other words, you have some white coating on your tongue, perhaps itching or burning in your vaginal area that just is downright uncomfortable, you’re feeling a little lightheaded, drowsy or foggy-brained. Fortunately, more often than not if you are experiencing the following symptoms, treatment and cure is fairly simple.

There are a couple yeast infection symptoms that you could look out for:

  • Your tongue has a white furry coating on it. This normally goes under the name of oral thrush or thrush or oral yeast infection. Sometimes this can be quite a painful condition, we’re swallowing is quite difficult as the oesophagus is inflamed or has a rash.

  • Itching in the vaginal area or vulva: this is by far the most common symptom if you have a vaginal yeast infection. As the skin is very sensitive and tender, sensations of burning, soreness and pain during intercourse could be experienced. Certainly not the best conditions to have If your partner has a high sex drive! In fact yeast infections outrank menstruation (21%) and vaginal dryness (20%) as the greatest physical deterrent to engaging in sexual activity.

  • Closely related to that would be a white vaginal discharge which is initially odourless and has the texture of cottage cheese. It’s not that the discharge is actually abnormal, but because of the infection, the glands in the vagina are working overtime to keep the body in balance causing the discharge that you may be experiencing.

  • You may also experience that you are lightheaded and drowsy. This is a common and most annoying symptom of yeast infections in women. 

Yeast Infection and Foggy Brain Syndrome

Foggy brain syndrome, also known as “brain fog”, is a cognitive disorder that affects mental clarity and focus. It can cause confusion, memory problems and difficulty concentrating. While these symptoms can be caused by a variety of factors such as stress or sleep deprivation, research suggests that having an untreated yeast infection may also lead to symptom’s of foggy brain syndrome.

An overgrowth of Candida albicans (the yeast responsible for yeast infections) in the body can produce neurotoxins which can affect the functioning of the brain and central nervous system. These toxins make it more difficult for the body to absorb key nutrients like iron and B vitamins, leading to fatigue and difficulty concentrating—both symptoms of foggy brain syndrome.

If you are experiencing symptoms of foggy brain syndrome along with other symptoms commonly associated with yeast infections, it’s important to talk with your doctor about getting tested for a potential infection. Once detected and treated, you may begin to see improvements in both your cognitive function and overall wellbeing.

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