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Sitting at your computer, you bend down to pick up something you've just dropped - and notice a funny smell. You realize the smell is coming from you! You're pretty sure you must have a yeast infection, but how do you know for sure? What are symptoms of yeast infection?

Yeast grows naturally on our bodies and most of the time it doesn't cause any problems. Sometimes, though, we experience yeast infection symptoms. This means that the natural yeast in our bodies has grown out of control, much the same way that our lawns grow out of control if we don't keep the grass trimmed.

Sometimes, people wonder whether their partners will experience these yeast infection symptoms as well. This generally does not happen, though. It isn't really an infection in the way people normally see infections because it does grow naturally on our bodies.

The majority of people who get a yeast infection have had one before, and don't need a doctor or nurse to tell them that they have another one. If you haven't had one before, though, you may be curious to find out exactly what symptoms of yeast infection people recognize so well that they are sure they have another one.

One way to get a yeast infection is by wearing clothing that has gotten wet or damp. If you perspire heavily when exercising, or get your clothes wet, change them as soon as possible so that you don't get an infection.

Some symptoms of yeast infection are pretty vague, so you may not be able to tell for sure based only on these symptoms. Some of these include having pain or burning when you go to the bathroom, or during intimate moments.

A few other symptoms you may experience include a strong odor, or a milky fluid in your underwear. If you find this, you probably have a yeast infection. Some people describe this fluid as resembling cheese curds. Symptoms that typically accompany this discharge include itching or pain in your private area.

If your yeast infection symptoms are getting out of control, you can try many different types of treatments to help your body regain its natural balance. Don't lie awake at night suffering because you don't know how to treat them. Get help for them now, and you'll start feeling much better in just a day or two!