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Vaginal Thrush
Vaginal thrush is a problem that the majority of woman will suffer with at least once in their life. Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection caused by a certain type of yeast called Candida albicans. Candida albicans are yeast that is always present in and around the vagina. This is usually kept at the right level by your immune system and the good, healthy bacteria of the vagina. However, a change in the environment around the vagina can cause the levels to change, this results in more yeast being produced. In some people, this vaginal yeast infection can keep returning, this can be more than four times a year and is classified as a recurrent infection.