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THRIVE Yeast

What is a vaginal yeast infection?

Normally, the presence of yeast in the vagina is kept in check by certain bacteria. But an imbalance in the vaginal microbiome allows yeast to overgrow, leading to a yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis. Although most cases are mild, some women develop more severe symptoms, and others have recurring infections even after drug treatments.

Why are we studying vaginal yeast infections?

Most will get it

Financial and emotional impacts

Treatment is expensive

Yeast infections are common, affecting three out of four women at least once in their life. It often causes itching, burning sensations and a white discharge. However, some women do not experience symptoms at all.

Treatment is expensive

Financial and emotional impacts

Treatment is expensive

Treatment is often expensive, and not always able to clear infections. About 50% of women experience at least two infections in their lifetime. 

Financial and emotional impacts

Financial and emotional impacts

Financial and emotional impacts

Women with yeast infections experience not only financial and emotional strain, but it also negatively impacts sexual relations and productivity. Despite this, little attention has been given to studying the disease.

Upsetting the balance

Upsetting the balance

Financial and emotional impacts

While not considered a sexually transmitted infection, new sexual partners are a risk factor. Antibiotics, pregnancy, and certain types of contraceptives can also upset the balance in the vaginal microbiome and trigger infection.

Gap in understanding

Upsetting the balance

Gap in understanding

Basic understanding of why some women have symptoms, while others do not, and yet other women have recurring infections, is lacking. About half of women with recurrent yeast infections do not even have an identifiable risk factor.

Unknown link

Upsetting the balance

Gap in understanding

The link between fungi, the vaginal microbiome, and the human immune system is poorly understood. We also don’t know how drug treatments for yeast infections influence the vaginal microbiome, and what strains of yeast pose the greatest risk of infection or drug resistance.

How do I get involved?

Women ages 18 to 50 are able to participate if they are not pregnant. You are not required to have  a vaginal yeast infection. You will be asked to take various biological samples and answer questionnaires over a one month period.

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