Vaginal thrush is a complaint that affects many women. It can cause severe discomfort as well as being sore. Do not worry as this condition can be treated with medication prescribed by your doctor. Some women tend to leave it till the last minute before going to a medical centre and tend to endure the discomfort until it turns into a severe issue. Vaginal thrush is also known as a yeast infection, it is an overgrowth of yeast that leads to a range of unpleasant symptoms, such as itching and soreness around the vagina. No woman is exempt from contracting vaginal thrush. Thrush can be a recurring complaint and it is because of this that it can affect and disrupt a woman’s sex life. This condition needs to be checked out by a doctor because it could be a sign of another health matter. Vaginal thrush is caused by the presence of yeast in the body which grows out of control therefore causing problems. This yeast is almost nearly always Candida albicans, but another more resistant yeast Candida glabrata, can also be behind thrush forming. It is just not women (female species) that carry yeast in their bodies - men and children also. The type of yeast mentioned usually thrives in the intestines, vagina, and the oral region, the mouth and skin where a ‘friendly’ bacterium helps to keep the yeast levels low. When this balance is disturbed and the yeast is allowed to grow unchecked, it is then you can expect problems in the body. The female vagina is the common area to be affected by thrush. Although the vagina is generally too acidic for yeast to grow out of control, it is sensitive to small changes and can easily become a suitable environment for yeast to grow. Too much yeast irritates the vaginal tissues therefore causing symptoms of thrush. Because of the discomfort you as a woman will know that something is not right. The signs to look out for are itching, a burning sensation, soreness, and swelling of the vagina and vulva (outer area of the vagina), and a smelly discharge. Just because you may be experiencing these signs does not always indicate that it is thrush because many other women’s concerns can stem from itchiness and soreness too. With vaginal thrush you can have one or more symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Thrush irritates the delicate tissue of the vagina and genital area, making it sore, swollen and red; scratching will only make the problem worse. One signs to look out for is a change in the release of discharge that you lose, colour, smell and thickness. Have yourself looked over - sooner than later to help make the curing process a lot easier. Male health issues and concerns can be found at www.viagrahouse.com