Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection is an overgrowth of normal yeast cells in your vagina. It may be itchy and annoying, but a yeast infection usually isn’t serious.

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Adam Husney MDDeborah A. Penava MD FRCSC MPHKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MD

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection is an overgrowth of normal yeast cells in your vagina. It may be itchy and annoying, but a yeast infection usually isn’t serious.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDDeborah A. Penava MD FRCSC MPHKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MD

Last Updated

02/19/2019

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.