Vaginal Candida or vaginal candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida Albicans, which is a fungus.
Candida normally can be found in the human body in a small quantity in vagina, intestines and on skin.
The normal environment in vagina is acidic and that fact stops yeast overgrowth.
If the balance of acidity is tilted to alkaline, yeast overgrowth can begin.
And Candida overgrowth will cause normally vaginal candidiasis.
About ¾ of women will experience an episode of vaginal Candida infection in their lifetime.
Around 50% of them will have it more than once.
A big part of them will experience also some general Candida Symptoms.
There are some conditions in which the acidic balance can be tilted: Pregnancy, diabetes, menopause, antibiotics, birth control pills, even your period.
Some local factors can contribute to Candida overgrowth, as for example Candida just loves moisture and, as a result, can be found in any of the moisture places - vagina is one of them.
Vaginal Candida will give to the sufferer some unpleasant, but not really serious (dangerous) symptoms: Itching, burning and swelling in the vagina and on the skin surrounding the vagina, White, cottage cheese-like discharge.
Color can vary from clear to white and even yellow, Pain during sexual intercourse, and severe dryness is quite often.
Anyone who suffers from vaginal candidiasis should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
The doctor will make a swab test, which is precise and efficient.
Many STD's have symptoms similar to vaginal candidiasis, so visit the doctor to find the precise cause of your particular symptoms.
Also, make sure to tell every present symptom: that will lead to a precise diagnosis and to a better treatment.