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5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Yeast Infections

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5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Yeast Infections

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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you haven’t had a yeast infection just yet – chances are you’ll probably get one — eventually. Per the CDC, nearly 75 percent of all adult women have had at least one yeast infection in their lifetime — with half experiencing two or more.

When something disrupts the vagina’s natural balance of healthy bacteria, yeast (also known as fungus Candida) can flourish, leading to an intense itching, burning sensation and inflammation of the vagina. So, what really causes an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina? Here are 5 things every woman needs to know about yeast infections.

1. Symptoms can mimic other problems. 

One study found that as little as 11 percent of women who had never experienced a…

Please read original article 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Yeast Infections posted on Healthy Black Girls on 11 June 2017 | 5:05 pm —

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