Yeast Infections 
It’s estimated that 75% of women will experience at least one yeast infection during their life. Typically, the vagina holds a steady balance of both bacteria and yeast. When something happens and harms that balance, a yeast infection occurs. Yeast infections can be caused by many things including sex, hormonal changes, and antibiotics. Symptoms of a yeast infection are:

• Burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina and vulva, or outer parts of female genitalia

• Pain or a burning sensation as you urinate

• Pain during sex

• A thick, white discharge similar to the texture of cottage cheese that is odorless

Getting tested for a yeast infection by a doctor is the first step to getting the treatment you need.

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Urinary Tract Infections
Some experts estimate that, if you are a woman, your risk of getting a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in your life is as high as 50%. A UTI occurs when harmful bacteria from the large intestine invade the urethra and travel up to the bladder. Symptoms of a UTI include:

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• A burning sensation as you urinate

• A frequent or urgent need to urinate, even though barely anything comes out

• Feeling pain or pressure in the back or lower abdomen

• Cloudy, darky, bloody or unusual-smelling urine

• Fever

• Chills
   

Treatment for a UTI is antibiotics that must be prescribed by a doctor.