Is thick discharge a sign of a yeast infection?
Yeast infection causes itching and white discharge, burning soreness (especially when urinating), irritation, dyspareunia, and the well-known curd-like discharge that adheres to the vaginal walls. Most common reasons are: -Antibiotics. An antibiotic treatment can kill the protecting bacteria and thus give the upper hand to the fungus. -Too many hygienic measures. Some hygienic products, such as soap and sprays, kill the protecting bacteria and thus disturb the balance in the vagina. -Wrong toilet hygiene. The Candida fungus also lives around the anus and in the stomach and intestinal tract. During wiping, the fungus can spread to the vagina. -Fluctuations in the hormonal regulation. The fungus flourishes at moments that there are many hormones in the body. This happens at the beginning of a pregnancy or during the period. The pill can also stimulate the development of the fungus. -Damage to the vaginal wall. Damage to, or irritation of, the vaginal wall gives the fungus more opportunit
