If you've ever had a yeast infection, you're definitely not alone. Experts estimate that three out of four women will have one at some point in their lives. A majority of these cases, however, despite ...

So it feels like your vagina is on fire. Let me first say, I’m so sorry you’re here. You might initially assume you’re dealing with a yeast infection—it’s just the vagina problem with the best PR. And ...

A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis or candidal vaginitis. Here's how you know if you have ...

Intertrigo, a rash that forms between skin folds, can cause redness and itching. Here are seven ways to prevent and treat ...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vaginal yeast infections can both cause pain and discomfort, difficulty urinating, and itching. Other symptoms, such as vaginal discharge, may differ. Treatment will ...

You might be sore after sex if you've been having rough sex or you aren't using enough lube. But pain after sex could also be caused by a yeast infection, a UTI, or an STI. Ask your doctor if the pain ...

Regardless, Alyssa Dweck, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN in New York, tells me the go-to diagnosis for most women with unexplained funky nethers tends to be "yeast infection." This, she says, is often a ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Scalp yeast infections can cause itchy, red, or purple patches and ...

While the symptoms above are more common in yeast infections, "bleeding is also possible, as anything that irritates the tissue of the vulva, vagina, and cervix can lead to bleeding," Dr. Adegoke says ...

Vulvar ulcers are sores that affect the vulva, which is the external part of the female genitalia. These sores may be very painful, or they may not hurt at all. Most vulvar ulcers are caused by ...