Do yeast infections have an odor?

Yes, yeast infections can have an odor. The odor is often described as being yeasty, sweet, or musty. It can also be described as smelling like bread or beer. The odor is caused by the overgrowth of Candida, a type of fungus that normally lives in the vagina. When Candida overgrows, it can cause a yeast infection. The odor is one of the symptoms of a yeast infection. Other symptoms include itching, burning, and irritation of the vagina.