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