Question 1

is there an effective way to determine if u have a yeast infection?

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First possible yeast: Infection - get it checked by a physician for definitive diagnosis. Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness & itching of the vulva; burning with urination & vaginal intercourse & a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 2

how to determine when you are completely done having a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Sx resolution: You have completed your course of treatment. There is no redness, soreness, swelling or itching. The vaginal discharge is no longer present.

Question 3

what's the definitive way to determine if my yeast infection is really gone?

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Symptoms: If you symptoms are gone, no itch, no discharge, no pain then you are probably fine.  You can always revisit your gyn and have them re-evaluate.

Question 4

is there an effective way to determine if the woman you are with has a yeast infection?

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You could ask.: Signs of a yeast infection may include:  redness of tissues & a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 5

what is a good way to determine if this is a yeast infection, or something more serious?

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By exam and/or cultu: By examination and taking a culture.That is the only way to know if you suspect you have an infection yeast or serious.

Question 6

how to determine if i have herpes or yeast infection?

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Med eval: If you are uncertain how to differentiate, it is safety to see your physician for diagnosis. Treatment will be dependent on accurate diagnosis.

Question 7

diagnosed with non candida albican yeast infection, not sent out to determine  exact yeast. prescribed tercanazole  for 7 days-how effective to cure?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate: Terconazole cream is an appropriate first-line treatment for non C. albicans vaginitis, the cure rate is likely to be high but certain percentage may be resistant, if no clinical improvement by the end of the 7 days, needs to be reevaluated.

Question 8

can you shave if you have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: It would probably be a good idea to hold off shaving any area of skin in which yeast infection is occurring, since shaving creates breaks in the skin (even if you cannot see them), as well as just irritating the area and either promoting the yeast infection or making it more difficult to treat effectively.

Question 9

how do you know if you have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms & tests: I am not sure what location is of concern. In women, vaginal yeast infection is by far the most common one. Usually, they complain of curdy, discharge with or without associated burning. Frequently, they may have no symptoms. Using KOH preparation or a new test called affirm may confirm the presence of vaginal yeast. Gi yeast may be revealed at the time of egd/colonoscopy. Thrush is visible yeast.

Question 10

how can you tell if you have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Itchy rash: A typical yeast infection is associated with itching in or around the vagina. There may be a thick white or greenish yellow discharge, swelling and tenderness. Usually yeast infections occur after someone has been on antibiotics or the area is subjected to frequent warm moist conditions.

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