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Sitting at your computer, you bend down to pick up something you've just dropped - and notice a funny smell. You realize the smell is coming from you! You're pretty sure you must have a yeast infection, but how do you know for sure? What 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.

For those of you who've had yeast infections before, the symptoms of yeast infection are usually so specific that you don't need a doctor to tell you that the infection is back. If you've never had one before, though, you may wonder exactly how people know when they have a yeast infection.

One way to get a yeast infection is by wearing clothing that has gotten wet or damp. If you perspire heavily when exercising, or get your clothes wet, change them as soon as possible so that you don't get an infection.

Some symptoms of yeast infection are pretty vague, so you may not be able to tell for sure based only on these symptoms. Some of these include having pain or burning when you go to the bathroom, or during intimate moments.

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