A 32-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
57 years experience Family Medicine
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.
Answered on Jun 25, 2014
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Dr. Kristin Stropnicky answered
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Needs testing: A chronic yeast infection (and one that is resistant to appropriate treatment) is concerning and warrants further testing (to make sure it is in fact ... Read More
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
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FP or GYN: Doc will want to track down cause of repeated yeast 'infections'. Are you diabetic? Have you been on antibiotics recently? Do you douche frequently? N ... Read More
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Dr. JUDY WASHINGTON answered
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No OTC: There are otc treat. Probiotics such as probalac are effective. Natural ingredients like boric acid has been used to treat BV suppository or douche ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
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Yes it should. : If not, see your dr for a prescription tablet for yeast infection. Take care!
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