It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

A yeast infection is no fun, but it's nice to know that it's not a danger to you or your baby. It's a good idea to keep in ...

Editor's Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people who experience vaginal ...

For many women, the itching, burning, and discomfort of a yeast infection is an unfortunate but treatable experience. Yet for others, these uncomfortable infections become unwelcome recurring guests.

Only one in every four women who seeks treatment for persistent yeast infections actually has one, a new study suggests. Women will frequently treat suspected yeast infections themselves with over-the ...

How To Treat A Yeast Infection When You're On Your PeriodNothing spells misery like that unscratchable itch—except for maybe period cramps. Few things feel worse than having a yeast infection when ...

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- Yeast infections are a source of discomfort for many women, but sometimes the symptoms of yeast infections are a sign of something more serious. Potentially severe vaginal infections with symptoms ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "Yeast infections are fungal infections; in most cases, treatment is simple with quick resolution of any ...

Back in the 1970s, along with burning their bras, women were microwaving their panties -- not to advance feminism but to ward off vaginal yeast infections. While this practice soon ended -- too many ...