If you've ever been in the uncomfortable, itchy and frantic position of wondering why your stubborn yeast infection won’t go away, you're not alone. When the creams that always worked in the past are ...

You likely already know that yeast lives naturally on our bodies, along with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in check. But when yeast starts to grow and multiply in excess in the delicate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You may already be well-versed in all things vaginal care, from the best soaps for your vagina and vulva ...

There are plenty of effective solutions, experts say. But first you’ll need an accurate diagnosis. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Roughly 75 percent of women will deal with the burning, itching and ...

As many as three in four women get a vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) in their lifetime, and about 8 percent experience recurrent infections. Although the condition is relatively common, ...

Good news – ESSENCE’s “Ask An OB-GYN” series is back to bring you very public answers to some of your most private questions. When sexual and vaginal health concerns arise, renowned Obstetrics and ...

Yeast infections and UTIs are uncomfortable in their own ways. While yeast infections often trigger itching, burning, and redness, UTIs are usually accompanied by pain and the frequent urge to urinate ...

We’re going to assume that you’ve made it here because you have some highly uncomfortable yeast infection symptoms or other sitch happening down there that’s not your norm – the itching, the stinging, ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

Sarah is a registered dietitian and freelance writer passionate about connecting people to information that will help them improve their mental and physical health. She’s a big believer that food is ...