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What is a yeast infection and why does it happen?
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Overgrowth of yeast: Yeast is a type of organism, similar to bacteria, that live in the vagina. If there is too much yeast it causes an actual infection. Most people will notice thick clumpy vaginal discharge, itching and even redness and swelling with a yeast infection.
Answered 3/10/2013
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