Question 1

what can i do or take to make an yeast infection go away  ?  ps it's my first time having  it please help asap

Accepted Answer

A few options: A one-time application or one-to-three-day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet or suppository effectively clears a yeast infection in most cases. The medication of choice is from a class of drugs called the azoles; these include Butoconazole (gynazole-1), Clotrimazole (gyne-lotrimin), Miconazole (monistat 3) and terconazole (terazol 3). These meds are available by prescription or otc.

Question 2

i've had a yeast infection for a week now and i took  a one day medication for on it 4 days ago. does it usually take this long to go away?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal yeast: Usually one dose is all that is needed but sometimes it has to be repeated. In addition it would be helpful for you to use a topical anti yeast cream that you insert in your vagina such as Monistat or lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream or vaginal troches.  If it persists see your doctor to look for causes of an ineffective response. Is the diagnosis correct? Is your immune response fully intact?  Is done obstruction.

Question 3

can a yeast infection go away by itself and how long would that take. can u please suggest any home remedies i can use to speed it up?

Accepted Answer

Yeast Infection: First, almost all medications to treat a yeast infection are readily available without a prescription. So, home remedies would include anti-fungal medication. Second the healing time will vary from person to person and cannot easily be predicted here.

Question 4

how long does it take for a yeast infection to go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the severity and treatment you are getting. Also if this is a recurrent issue, it may be more challenging.

Question 5

how long is it supposed to it take a yeast infection to go away?

Accepted Answer

With antifungal meds: A yeast infection usually resolves in one to two weeks with appropriate treatment.  It may take longer for those who are immunocompromised.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for a yeast infection to go away without medication?

Accepted Answer

Usually do not go aw: Yeast infection are easy to treat with over the counter creams and usually do not go away without treatment with either home remedies like douche with yougurt, vinega, apple cider vinegar and bath soaks have been recommended by some and claimed to work some time.If not successful with home remedies or over the counter creams see your doctor recommended.

Question 7

i've have a chronic yeast infection for years that i can't get rid of. i take ointment for it and herbs, but won't go away. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely chronic. : There should be no such thing as a chronic yeast infection. In case you have a resistant strain a culture should be taken. Or perhaps you keep getting it. There are ways to prevent it. Talk to one of the gynecologist and I'm sure they can point you in the right direction.

Question 8

is it necessary to treat a yeast infection or does it go away on its own? had itching, doc said i have it. 4 days later now i no longer have symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Check STD: It may be possible that if offending agent removed ( antibiotics ) than yeast infection may go away. It is very important to have examination to make sure that there is no other infection. See your md.

Question 9

is it safe to take diflucan 150mg 3 days in a row for a bad yeast infection?i cantsee to make it go away.what would you recommend other than the pills

Accepted Answer

If continues : or recurs, could be related to prediabetes, insulin resistance.  Diflucan is OK , vaginal anti-fungal cremes can also help.

Question 10

how long does it take for a yeast infection on skin to go away after taking flucanozole for 2weeks and what if my symptoms dont improve after that?

Accepted Answer

Fluconazole Rx.: Fluconazole is given for the systemic treatment of yeast infections which means it travels through the blood stream to the infected area (e.g. the vagina) to have its' impact. Most times, local vaginal yeast Rx. agents are more effective as they treat the problem where it exists. If 2 weeks of Fluconazole have had no impact, consider a local agent as repetitive use of Fluconazole can impact liver.

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What can i do or take to make an yeast infection go away ? ps it's my first time having it please help asap

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I've had a yeast infection for a week now and i took a one day medication for on it 4 days ago. does it usually take this long to go away?

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Can a yeast infection go away by itself and how long would that take. can u please suggest any home remedies i can use to speed it up?

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How long does it take for a yeast infection to go away?

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How long is it supposed to it take a yeast infection to go away?

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How long is it supposed to it take for a yeast infection to go away without medication?

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I've have a chronic yeast infection for years that i can't get rid of. i take ointment for it and herbs, but won't go away. what should i do?

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Is it necessary to treat a yeast infection or does it go away on its own? had itching, doc said i have it. 4 days later now i no longer have symptoms.

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Is it safe to take diflucan 150mg 3 days in a row for a bad yeast infection?i cantsee to make it go away.what would you recommend other than the pills

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How long does it take for a yeast infection on skin to go away after taking flucanozole for 2weeks and what if my symptoms dont improve after that?

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