Vaginal candidiasis is one of the most common causes of genital and vulvar discomfort among women of childbearing age, especially between the ages of 20 and 40.
At the origin of the manifestations is almost always the uncontrolled multiplication of the yeast Candida albicans (80-90% of cases), which is naturally present in low concentration even in healthy vaginal mucosa.
In most cases, Candida vaginitis is occasional and “uncomplicated,” that is, characterized by mild-to-moderate symptoms, and affects women in good general health and with efficient immune defenses.
10-20% of women may experience “complicated” vaginitis, which is recurrent (i.e., characterized by 4 or more episodes per year) and characterized by severe symptoms.
These forms are caused by different Candida strains, such as Candida glabrata, and mainly affect women with poorly controlled, debilitated, or immunocompromised diabetes.
