Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a yeast infection of the vulva and vagina.
Most women notice from time to time that they have a discharge from the vagina.
This is a normal process which keeps the mucous lining of the vagina moist. The discharge is usually clear but may dry on underclothes leaving a faint yellowish mark. This type of discharge does not require any medication. It occurs most commonly if the woman is pregnant, taking antibiotics or is diabetic. It may sometimes be transmitted by sexual intercourse.