Reoccuring yeast infections young girls

A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes. A vaginal yeast infection isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection.

In fact, you're in the majority. Not sure if you have one? Still not sure? Look down into your undies and if you see what the CDC calls a "thick curdy vaginal discharge," chances are high you've got a yeast infection. Of course, see your doc no matter what.

At the first sign of yet another yeast infection , you may hightail it to your local drugstore, cruise through that aisle, and search for a yeast infection treatment that will make your symptoms disappear ASAP. Then you enjoy what yeast-infection-free time you have left before another one inevitably hits. Getting four or more yeast infections a year is actually a sign that you might benefit from a different kind of treatment, according to the Mayo Clinic. Keep reading to learn why you may be dealing with recurrent yeast infections, plus how to get some much-needed relief.

Some people may be susceptible to frequent yeast infections but there are steps you can take to prevent them — if you know what triggers them But there it is again — the maddening itch that signals another vaginal yeast infection. If you have 4 or more vaginal yeast infections a year, you have a chronic yeast infection problem, says Erin Nelson, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Chronic yeast infections can be frustrating for patients and doctors, says Linda Masini, a nurse practitioner at Advocate Medical Group in Chicago. Why do yeast infections keep coming back, no matter what you do?