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I went to the doctor 2 days ago. i was told i have a yeast infection. i started the three days treatment the same day. how long will it take to clear?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yeast treatment: If it is topically up to 2-3 weeks. A diflucan (fluconazole) pill may work within 72 hours. This can be purchased over the counter. It may need to repeated times 1 in 7 days. Insure all partners are treated at the same time and there is no sex until both of you are adequately treated.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2016

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