Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to genital candidiasis (yeast infection):

1. What may have caused my yeast infection?
   
   
2. What are common signs and symptoms of yeast infections?
   
   
3. What steps can I take to prevent getting another yeast infection?
   
   
4. Can I pass my yeast infection to my partner?
   
   
5. Can I get a yeast infection if I am postmenopausal?
   
   
6. What is the best treatment method for a yeast infection?
   
   
7. What are the chances of yeast infections recurring?
   
   
8. Are there any vitamin or herbal supplements that can help prevent yeast infections?
   
   
9. I am pregnant. Will a yeast infection harm my baby?
   
   
10. What treatment methods are safe to use while pregnant/breastfeeding?