Question 1

what happens if a yeast infection doesn't clear up?

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NEEDS TESTING: Chronic yeast infection in females can be related 
to immune deficiencies. 2 important diseases to consider are: HIV or diabetes. Simple blood tests can check for these.

Question 2

i just went to dr i got my yeast infection backsex is painful its ruining me is there anything i can buy that will clear it up for good?

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No. Sorry.: I'd advise avoiding sex for a week to let things heal. There's no way to get rid of yeast permanently, but if you avoid douching, take a probiotic every day, keep your blood sugar under control by limiting sweets and carbs, and make sure the vaginal area stays well-ventilated (don't wear leggings or bike shorts all the time), then you'll probably have fewer yeast infections.

Question 3

how do i clear up a chronic yeast infection? and if my husband has it will otc products work on him too? could we be passing it back and forth?

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Confirm diagnosis: Need to make sure it is yeast infection and not irritant vulvitis.It is done by seing yeast on wet prep by your doctor or a culture.If it confirmed yeast, you need to rule out diabetes and oral contraceptive use, HIV infection, chronic antibiotic therapy.Butoconazole more effective, weekly rx with terazole may help, Diflucan (fluconazole) once a week may help.Your husband  can try terazole, yes you can be back;forth.

Question 4

i have a clear thick discharge and it's also goey, sometimes it's white and clumpy? i don't have any itching,is this a yeast infection?

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Could be: A thick whitish or currish discharge could be a candida infection and you should have your primary care review.  the discharge presumably is vaginal and should be tested as well as treated with an anti fungal if it is found to be a candida or yeast infection.

Question 5

if i had yeast infection for 2 years in the past because of improper treatment and after proper treatment it cleared up and haven't returned since that, does it mean it is chronic and i still have it? does chronic means lifelong, or it is cured now?

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: Chronic does not mean lifelong it means "an illness persisting for a long time or constantly recurring". Since you are now clear, you are currently infection free. Can it recur under certain circumstances, yes. Certain antibiotics can induce another yeast infection.

ref: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yeast-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20378999

Question 6

my husband and i have candida/yeast infection what medications can we take to clear the infection?

Accepted Answer

Difucan: Ask your doctor for prescription for Diflucan (fluconazole). Be sure the diagnosis is confirmed.

Question 7

how do i know the yeast infection is clearing? i am now starting to see a mucus kind of color and not much white but i still have a bit of an itch.

Accepted Answer

Residual infection: yeast infection probably inadequately treated.
1 tab of diflucan, (fluconazole) 150 mgm should clear it up.

Question 8

hi i'm unsure whether to use a tampon with my yeast infection the infection has basically cleared but i'm worried that the tampon will make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Tampon use w yeast: likely not.    I would change the tampon frequently.    and start treatment if the infection re occurs

Question 9

can 12oz of yogurt clear up a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yogurt can help: There is no magic amount of yogurt that can resolve a yeast problem.  The yogurt can help create a balance in your vaginal flora.  It would be  best to try otc yeast med to relieve symptoms and cure infection if the yogurt doesn't help.

Question 10

what happens when a yeast infection is clearing?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: This question is very unclear. Please rephrase and tell us what you are asking. If something is clearing it means it is getting better. What else do you want to know?

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What happens if a yeast infection doesn't clear up?

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I just went to dr i got my yeast infection backsex is painful its ruining me is there anything i can buy that will clear it up for good?

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How do i clear up a chronic yeast infection? and if my husband has it will otc products work on him too? could we be passing it back and forth?

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I have a clear thick discharge and it's also goey, sometimes it's white and clumpy? i don't have any itching,is this a yeast infection?

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If i had yeast infection for 2 years in the past because of improper treatment and after proper treatment it cleared up and haven't returned since that, does it mean it is chronic and i still have it? does chronic means lifelong, or it is cured now?

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My husband and i have candida/yeast infection what medications can we take to clear the infection?

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How do i know the yeast infection is clearing? i am now starting to see a mucus kind of color and not much white but i still have a bit of an itch.

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Hi i'm unsure whether to use a tampon with my yeast infection the infection has basically cleared but i'm worried that the tampon will make it worse?

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Can 12oz of yogurt clear up a yeast infection?

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What happens when a yeast infection is clearing?

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