What Is a Yeast Infection?

If you are struggling with a yeast infection, you're not alone. About 75% of women develop at least one vaginal yeast infection during their lives, and almost half have two or more. This infection is also easily prevented and treated, but if you find you have more than four a year, you may want to contact your doctor.

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Common Yeast Infection Pill Linked to Miscarriages

Common Yeast Infection Pill Linked to Miscarriages

A study suggested that pregnant women who take fluconazole may be more likely to have miscarriages than pregnant women who don't.
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Can Your Sugar Habit Explain Your Chronic Yeast Infections?

Can Your Sugar Habit Explain Your Chronic Yeast Infections?

Two gynecologists decode the connection.
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I Passed a Yeast Infection to My Partner Through Sex, and It Wasn’t Pretty

I Passed a Yeast Infection to My Partner Through Sex, and It Wasn’t Pretty

Although it's not a sexually transmitted infection, it is possible to give your partner a yeast infection during sex, experts say. Here's what to know about having sex with a yeast infection.
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Can Probiotics Really Help a Yeast Infection?

Can Probiotics Really Help a Yeast Infection?

You might have heard that probiotic supplements can help ease an annoying yeast infection. But does it really work? We asked Health's resident medical expert to weigh in.
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This One Diet Cured My Chronic Yeast Infections and Cleared My Acne

This One Diet Cured My Chronic Yeast Infections and Cleared My Acne

The candida diet worked for me—but it's not without controversy. Here's what experts have to say about it.
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Can Stress Give You a Yeast Infection?

Can Stress Give You a Yeast Infection?

We keep hearing this, so we asked gynecologists for the facts.
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The Best Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatments, According to a Gynecologist

The Best Vaginal Yeast Infection Treatments, According to a Gynecologist

A gynecologist gives us the lowdown on different yeast infection treatment options, including over-the-counter antifungal creams and oral tablets. (Plus, she weighs in on whether or not home remedies for yeast infections really work!)
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Gabrielle Union Tried to Use Yogurt to Cure a Yeast Infection. Here’s What a Gynecologist Says

Can the home remedy actually help?
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Certain women may be more prone to yeast infections than others, and lifestyle habits may also play a role.

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Why Women's Sexual Pain Is So Commonly Misdiagnosed as a Yeast Infection

Why Women's Sexual Pain Is So Commonly Misdiagnosed as a Yeast Infection

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