People with genital candidiasis (yeast infection) may not exhibit any symptoms of the condition. Women are more likely to be symptomatic than men. For women, the signs and symptoms may include:

• Thick, white, cottage-cheese-like discharge
  
  
• Itching or irritation of the vagina
  
  
• Erythema (redness of the vulva or area that surrounds the vagina)
  
  
• Rash surrounding vagina
  
  
• Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
  
  
• Burning during urination (dysuria)

Symptoms of yeast infection are generally the same in all women. However, there can be variations from one individual to the next. For instance, one patient may experience more discharge whereas another patient may experience more irritation and redness.

The vaginal tissues are often more sensitive prior to menstruation. Feelings of itchiness during this time may simply be a part of the body’s normal fluctuations. If itchiness subsides after menstruation, treatment for yeast infection is not usually necessary.