The most common cause for vaginal yeast infections is inflammation of the vulva or vagina from Candida, which is a yeast. Women around the time of menopause can experience an increase in vaginal ...

Candida die-off occurs when someone experiences new or worsening symptoms after receiving treatment for candidemia, which refers to a Candida infection in the bloodstream. Symptoms may include ...

Pippa Sharp, 49, tried over the counter medication for six months before seeking medical advice about the reoccurring infection.

Candida glabrata is a natural species of yeast that is part of the gut microbiome. It’s found on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract. An overgrowth of the yeast may cause fungal ...

Your diet plays a bigger role in vaginal health than you think. Discover the foods that help prevent infections and those that make them worse.

When we hear the term ‘yeast infection,’ most people immediately think of the female anatomy. It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is ...

New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, meaning men can reinfect their female partners.

According to Kanikka Malhotra, Consultant Dietician and Diabetes Educator, genital itching can be an early warning sign of ...

Medically reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, MD Yeast and urinary tract infections (UTIs) share several similar symptoms and cause ...

When we hear the term ‘yeast infection,’ most people immediately think of the female anatomy. It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is ...