What is Candida and what are its symptoms?

What does a yeast infection discharge look like? A vaginal yeast infection is commonly caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that normally lives in the body. The discharge is typically thick, white, and lumpy, often described as looking like cottage cheese. It usually occurs alongside itching, burning, redness, and irritation around the vagina. Unlike normal ovulation discharge, it is not clear or stretchy. Watch this video to learn how to recognize the signs of a yeast infection and when