If you don't know what yeast is, it's a fungus that normally lives in the vagina. Having a yeast infection means that there is an overgrowth of yeast cells growing the vagina. Yeast infections are very common. The symptoms may bother you a lot, but they are not serious. Treatment for yeast infections is also easy, painless, and fast as well.

A type of yeast called Candida albaicans causes most yeast Infections. A healthy vagina has many bacteria and a small number of yeast cells. When a vagina is healthy, it has a balance between yeast and bacteria. Bacteria called Lactobacillus help keep yeast from overgrowing in the vagina. Certain things might change the balance of the organisms in your system, such has yeast, and it gets out of control. Taking antibiotics, hormone therapy, high estrogen levels, and pregnancy can be causes of yeast infection.

A yeast infection can cause burning or soreness in the vagina and can cause pain when urinating or having sex as well. Some women also have thick discharge that has no odor. These symptoms are more likely to occur the week before your period. You may not know you have a yeast infection, so see your doctor if you think you have symptoms. There are a few treatments available and can be easily treatable if you do end up getting one. At one time or another, men and women alike suffer from yeast infections. This book should better inform you about the causes and cures of yeast infections.