Yeast infection are knowned as Candida. It is a specific type of fungus that is the cause for most vaginal yeast infections. Yeast is commonly present in our surroundings, on our skin, and especially so in areas of moisture.

So much so that tests show that more than 50% of women have yeast on skin near their vaginas.

In the event that one does occur - do not panic.

It is a relatively common infection and is treatable. It tends to be caused by an overgrowth of yeast, and somehow travelled into your vagina and infected it. Other places it may affect include: your mouth, underarms, buttocks and more. Generally any area that is moist, it may result in an infection.

The best advice anyone could give you is to seek the doctor's advice, as this may not be yeast infection at all. There are plently of over the counter medicitions you could purchase to aid you in your fight against yeast infection.

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