Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections

Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections in women may be mild or very uncomfortable. Symptoms may include:

• Itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina

• Itching, redness and irritation of the vulva

• Painful urination and/or intercourse

• Abnormal vaginal discharge, usually described as looking like cottage cheese. But discharge may vary in amount and appearance. It does not have a bad odor.

Symptoms of yeast infections can be similar to symptoms of other kinds of vaginal infections.