Conditions That Cause Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms - Yeast Infection In Women

Many women have small vaginal problems from time to time. These problems can be related to menstrual cycles, infection, sex, aging, medicines, birth control methods, or changes after pregnancy.
Vaginal symptoms may include vaginal itching or a change in your normal vaginal discharge.

Itching

Below are the conditions that may cause itching:

Allergic reaction.
Pinworms.
Atrophic vaginitis (it is a common condition in postmenopausal women).
Contact dermatitis (irritation of the skin, usually caused by a soap, chemical, or detergent).
A sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as genital herpes, genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV), or trichomoniasis.
Other skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
Impaired immune system conditions, such as infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Discharge

Below are conditions that may cause a change in your normal vaginal discharge:

Inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis)
A sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as chlamydia, trichomoniasis, genital herpes orgonorrhea.
Infections of the vagina, such as a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
Foreign object in the vagina, such as a tampon which is left in too long.
Atrophic vaginitis.
Excess of normal secretions.

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