Question 1

causes of vaginal yeast infection?

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Overgrowth of yeast: Occurs after antibiotics, or associated with diabetes. Treatable with over the counter products such as gyn lotrimin or micatin (miconazole).

Question 2

advice regarding vaginal yeast infection?

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Yeast infections: If it’s your 1st possible yeast infection or you aren’t  sure if it’s yeast – see your dr. Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. days (7 to 14 days sometimes). OTC meds include Monistat (miconzole), Vagistat-1 (tioconazole), Femstat (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or Mycelex( clotrimazole). OTC meds don’t work ? See your Dr. S/he may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal)

Question 3

what to do about vaginal yeast infection?

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Yeast: If it’s your 1st possible yeast infection or you aren’t  sure if it’s yeast – see your dr. Some tx options include vaginal cream, ointment or suppository for sev. Days (7 to 14 days sometimes). Otc meds include Monistat (miconzole), vagistat-1 (tioconazole), femstat (buoconazole), Gyne-Lotrimin or mycelex( clotrimazole). Otc meds don’t work ? See your dr. S/he may order Diflucan (fluconazole) (oral antifungal).

Question 4

what can eliminate a vaginal yeast infection?

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Oral or vaginal meds: See your gyn for a script , or u can use otc meds , if the otc meds don't work then u need a culture.

Question 5

what can be used to treat vaginal yeast infection?

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OTC yeast creams: Vaginal yeast infections are treated with over the counter yeast creams, such as monistat. See your doctor, however, if there is no improvement or worsening after treatment as there could be other infections occurring that mimic a yeast infection.

Question 6

is taking yogurt good for vaginal yeast infection?

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Can be: Any food that restore natural bacteria can help. Plain vanilla yogurt has been used topically as well.

Question 7

how do i know if i have a vaginal yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Itch & white dischar: You my itch on your vulva and thick white discharge.

Question 8

what can i use to treat a vaginal yeast infection?

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Anti fungal: You can use an otc medicine like monistat. If that doesn't work, see your doctor for a prescription anti fungal medicine.

Question 9

will a vaginal yeast infection go away on its own?

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Yes: But it is best to get treated with medication, whether oral or vaginal to make sure the infection goes away completely.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?

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Irritation: Vaginal irritation, tenderness, and external vaginal burning when urinating are the most common symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.

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