The best way how to confirm a yeast infection is either you
make an appointment with your doctor to perform a diagnosis or taking an over
the counter test. Your doctor will perform a physical assessment and take a
sample of your vaginal discharge. An over the counter test, on the other hand,
works much like a home pregnancy kit test where the pH balance in your system
is tested to confirm the presence of a yeast infection.
It is always a good idea to confirm that you have a yeast
infection before finally deciding to treat it with over the counter
medications. You may end up doing even more harm to your self if you treat a
condition that you do not have. A yeast infection is a bothersome condition, to
say the least. However, self medicating a suspected yeast infection may disrupt
the normal pH balance of the vaginal area, causing the proliferation of microorganisms
which may lead to actual infections.
The trouble with resorting to over the counter yeast
infection medications right away is that women are using them for the treatment
of something they do not actually have. A woman who goes through certain signs and
symptoms in and around her vaginal area may immediately think she is
experiencing a yeast infection. But the truth is there are many other
infections that also demonstrate the presenting signs and symptoms of a yeast
infection. These may include bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia and even gonorrhea.
However, there are three specific signs and symptoms of a
yeast infection: discomfort, appearance and odor. If you are experiencing the stated signs and
symptoms, you are most likely suffering a yeast infection.
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