Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Yeast Infections
Medically Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, MD on November 18, 2022
Question 1/11
The most common symptom of a vaginal yeast infection is:
- Bleeding
- Fever
- Itching
Question 2/11
What percentage of women will have a yeast infection at some point?
- About 25%
- About 40%
- About 60%
- About 75%
Question 3/11
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by bacteria.
- True
- False
Question 4/11
Yeast infections can be transmitted sexually.
- True
- False
Question 5/11
Two-thirds of women who buy over-the-counter medication to treat a vaginal yeast infection don't have a yeast infection.
- True
- False
Question 6/11
Women should douche regularly to prevent yeast infections.
- True
- False
Question 7/11
Which of the following may help prevent a vaginal yeast infection?
- Wearing cotton panties
- Avoiding hot tubs and very hot baths
- Avoiding scented hygiene products (sprays, pads, tampons)
- All of the above
Question 8/11
Eating yogurt is an effective treatment for a vaginal yeast infection.
- True
- False
Question 9/11
Taking which of the following can increase your chances of getting a vaginal yeast infection?
- Birth control pills
- Antibiotics
- Steroids
- All of the above
Question 10/11
Women don’t get yeast infections after menopause begins.
- True
- False
Question 11/11
Recurrent yeast infections may be related to an underlying medical condition.
- True
- False