Yeast infections are infections of the v****a or vulva caused by an overgrowth of yeast.
Symptoms of yeast infections include:
"* Burning, redness, and swelling of the v****a and the area around it
* Pain when urinating
* Pain or discomfort during sex
* A thick, white vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese and does not have a bad smell"
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/yeastinfect.htmThere are over the counter treatments for yeast infections, but you should always check with a doctor first if you think you might have a yeast infection since those symptoms can mean many different things.