&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;305&quot; data-end=&quot;343&quot;&gt;Understanding Candidiasis in Women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Candidiasis is a common vaginal infection caused by the overgrowth of &lt;em&gt;Candida&lt;/em&gt;, a type of yeast normally found in the vagina.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Many women experience it at least once &amp;mdash; often beginning with itching, irritation or discharge that suddenly looks different from usual.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Although the symptoms can be uncomfortable, candidiasis is straightforward to diagnose and treat. Understanding the causes and knowing when to test helps prevent repeat episodes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Candidiasis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;The vagina maintains a natural balance of bacteria and yeast. Candidiasis occurs when &lt;em&gt;Candida&lt;/em&gt; grows excessively and causes inflammation. This condition is also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis or a &amp;ldquo;yeast infection.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;It is not officially classified as a sexually transmitted infection, although friction, heat, moisture and sexual activity may allow yeast to multiply more easily.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;For more details, you may also refer to our &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/vaginal-yeast-infection&quot;&gt;Vaginal Yeast Infection&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; guide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Candidiasis in Malaysia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Candidiasis develops when the vaginal environment shifts and allows &lt;em&gt;Candida&lt;/em&gt; to multiply. Common triggers include:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Medication-related factors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Antibiotics reducing protective bacteria&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Steroid medications affecting the immune system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Hormonal influences&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Pregnancy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Menstrual cycle changes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Certain contraceptives&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Medical conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Poorly controlled diabetes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Lowered immunity from illness or medication&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Lifestyle and hygiene&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Tight, synthetic underwear&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Staying in damp clothing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Scented feminine products&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Douching (rinsing the vagina or anus with water or a liquid solution)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;High warmth and moisture in the vaginal area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Symptoms of Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Candidiasis can affect different parts of the body, and symptoms vary depending on the area infected. These are the most common symptom patterns:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Vaginal Candidiasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Intense vaginal itching or soreness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Thick, white, &amp;ldquo;curd-like&amp;rdquo; discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Redness or swelling around the vulva&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Burning sensation when urinating&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Pain or discomfort during sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;White patches on the tongue, cheeks or roof of the mouth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Redness or soreness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Altered or reduced taste&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Cracked corners of the mouth&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Pain when eating or swallowing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Oesophageal Candidiasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Pain when swallowing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Difficulty swallowing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Food feeling &amp;ldquo;stuck&amp;rdquo; in the chest&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Invasive Candidiasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Persistent fever and chills that do not improve with antibiotics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Symptoms vary depending on the affected organ (heart, brain, eyes, bones, joints, etc.)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;How Doctors Diagnose Candidiasis in Malaysia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Doctors diagnose candidiasis primarily through a physical exam and laboratory tests on a sample from the affected area. The methods vary depending on where the infection is located in the body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table style=&quot;height: 321px;&quot; width=&quot;652&quot;&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Type of Candidiasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Diagnostic Methods&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vaginal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Vagina&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Pelvic exam; sample of discharge (microscopy/culture).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oral Thrush / Throat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Mouth, Throat&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Visual exam; scraping for lab test (microscopy/culture).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 65px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 65px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oesophageal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 65px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Oesophagus (food pipe)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 65px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Physical exam; endoscopy (camera scope) with biopsy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Invasive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Bloodstream, Organs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td style=&quot;height: 64px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Blood tests (cultures, DNA detection); tissue biopsy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Vaginal Candidiasis or Something Else? Why Testing Matters&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Many vaginal conditions can mimic a yeast infection. Testing prevents misdiagnosis.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Happens when harmful bacteria outgrow protective lactobacilli.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Often causes thin, greyish discharge with odour.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Learn more: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/bacterial-vaginosis&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Bacterial Vaginosis in Malaysia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Vaginal Infection (Vaginitis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;A broad term for vaginal inflammation from yeast, bacteria or irritation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Learn more: &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/vaginal-infection&quot;&gt;Vaginal Infection in Malaysia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea or trichomoniasis may cause discharge, spotting or pelvic discomfort &amp;mdash; sometimes with no symptoms.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Learn more: &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/std-testing&quot;&gt;STD Testing in Malaysia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. Mixed Infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Women may have&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;yeast + BV&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, or &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;yeast + STI&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;at the same time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Accurate testing identifies the true combination.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;When PCR DNA Testing Is Recommended&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Straightforward yeast infections don&amp;rsquo;t always require advanced testing &amp;mdash; but PCR DNA testing is helpful when:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Symptoms return frequently&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Treatment did not work fully&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Discharge has a strong odour or unusual texture&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Symptoms may involve yeast + Bacterial Vaginosis + STI&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Irritation occurs after sexual contact&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;A more complete analysis is needed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PCR DNA panels can detect yeast, high-risk HPV and several STIs in one screening.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;For a full breakdown of pathogens included in the panel, visit &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.my/pcr-dna-testing-for-men-women-std-testing&quot;&gt;PCR DNA Testing for Men &amp;amp; Women&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Treatment Options for Candidiasis in Malaysia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Treatment is personalised and may include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Vaginal antifungal creams&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Oral antifungal medication&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Vaginal pessaries&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Extended therapy for recurrent cases&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;If your symptoms involve yeast + BV or yeast + STI, your doctor may recommend combined management.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Why Some Women Get Recurrent Candidiasis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Recurring infections (four or more times a year) may be linked to:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Incomplete previous treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Hormonal fluctuations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Undiagnosed mixed infections&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Tight clothing or prolonged moisture&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Irritants in feminine washes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Blood sugar imbalance or diabetes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;A vaginal swab or PCR DNA test helps identify hidden causes or resistant yeast.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When You Should See a Doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Seek a consultation if:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;It is your first time experiencing these symptoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;You are unsure if it is yeast, BV or another infection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Irritation lasts beyond a few days&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Symptoms return after treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;You have pain during sex or urination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;You are pregnant and experiencing discharge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Discharge has unusual odour or colour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Women&amp;rsquo;s Health &amp;amp; Infection Care at PULSE Clinics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinics provide a full range of women&amp;rsquo;s sexual and reproductive health services, including:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Assessment of intimate symptoms (itching, discharge, discomfort)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Diagnosis and treatment of candidiasis (yeast infections)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Swab-based testing for vaginal and sexually transmitted infections&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Vaginitis and vaginosis screening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;PCR DNA testing for yeast, BV-related bacteria and STIs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #000000;&quot;&gt;Management of mixed infections (yeast + BV or yeast + STI)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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