You're changing clothes, and notice that something doesn't smell quite right. It suddenly occurs to you that your body is responsible for that smell! Something tells you you probably have a yeast infection, but just how can you be sure? What exactly are symptoms of yeast infection?

Small amounts of yeast are naturally present on your skin, and rarely cause any trouble. On occasion, though, it begins to grow more rapidly than the other bacteria that are always present on the skin. When this happens, most people begin to experience yeast infection symptoms.

Sometimes, people wonder whether their partners will experience these yeast infection symptoms as well. This generally does not happen, though. It isn't really an infection in the way people normally see infections because it does grow naturally on our bodies.

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of people who have had a yeast infection in the past, you know those symptoms of yeast infection so well that you don't have to see your doctor to know that you have another infection. If you haven't had an infection in the past, however, you might be inclined to wonder how some people can tell for sure that they do have a yeast infection.

Many people experience yeast infections when they've worn clothing that causes them to perspire heavily. The warm wet clothing is an ideal place for yeast to grow, so one way to prevent an infection is to change your clothes after exercising or if your pants or underwear are wet.

Many people only have vague symptoms of yeast infection, so it's impossible to know for sure if you have only these warning signs. Some examples of these include irritation or burning when you use the restroom, or when you are intimate with your partner.

A few other symptoms you may experience include a strong odor, or a milky fluid in your underwear. If you find this, you probably have a yeast infection. Some people describe this fluid as resembling cheese curds. Symptoms that typically accompany this discharge include itching or pain in your private area.

If your yeast infection symptoms are getting out of control, you can try many different types of treatments to help your body regain its natural balance. Don't lie awake at night suffering because you don't know how to treat them. Get help for them now, and you'll start feeling much better in just a day or two!

Evelyn Grazini is a Health Researcher and Writer at www.aHealthStop.com where you'll find information on both Women's and Men's health issues. Find your yeast infection cure today, at: http://www.AHealthStop.com