11 Early Symptoms of HIV Every Woman Should Be Aware Of

7. Yeast Infections

Yeast is microscopic fungi that is naturally present in a woman’s mouth and vagina. A yeast infection is caused when it grows at an uncontrollable rate. While some women might get yeast infections related to conditions like diabetes or even for no reason at all other than they are more predisposed to it, HIV is also a cause of it, especially during the very initial stages.

Therefore, Dr. Horberg recommends consulting a doctor immediately if you have a yeast infection and specifically asking for an HIV test if you think you might have the virus.