(HealthDayNews) -- Yeast infections, while uncomfortable, are not dangerous. They're caused when the balance between the yeast organisms normally present in the vagina and other organisms is upset, according to Baystate Health System.
Common triggers are:
Symptoms of a yeast infection include:
If you think you have a yeast infection, see your doctor. The condition can be cured with antifungal medications taken over a period of three to seven days.