Pippa Corbett answered
A yeast infection isn't usually associated with sores or bumps around the vaginal area.
Here are some common symptoms of yeast infection, as well as a few ideas of what might be causing your sores and bumps:
What is a yeast infection?
Yeast is the name given to a number of different bacteria which are commonly present in small numbers on the human body.
They are usually concentrated around areas of moisture, including the mouth and the vagina.
When something causes an imbalance in the amount of bacteria present in the vagina, this may lead to a condition known as a yeast infection.
The main symptoms to look out for are:
What causes bumps or sores on the vagina?
If you're suffering from bumps or sores in the genital region, there are a number of conditions that may be causing this reaction.
They include:
Here are some common symptoms of yeast infection, as well as a few ideas of what might be causing your sores and bumps:
What is a yeast infection?
Yeast is the name given to a number of different bacteria which are commonly present in small numbers on the human body.
They are usually concentrated around areas of moisture, including the mouth and the vagina.
When something causes an imbalance in the amount of bacteria present in the vagina, this may lead to a condition known as a yeast infection.
The main symptoms to look out for are:
- Itchiness and soreness down under
- Pain urinating
- Odorless, cottage-cheese like discharge
What causes bumps or sores on the vagina?
If you're suffering from bumps or sores in the genital region, there are a number of conditions that may be causing this reaction.
They include:
- Acne
- Cysts
- Boils
- Dermatitis
- Genital herpes
- Syphilis
- Vaginal/Vulvar cancer
