A 30-year-old member asked:
What are some treatments for vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. Robert Bergeranswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Most are rx: Oral or topical anti candidal medications.Most are prescripttion.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Are there any home treatments for a vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. David Krulakanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Yeast infection: There are a large number of over the counter products to treat a vaginal yeast infection. These are generally in cream or suppository form, and come in dosing for one-day, three-day, and seven-day courses of treatment. All courses are similarly successful in treating the condition.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me what are some alternative treatments for a vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. Mazin Abdullahanswered
Fertility Medicine 17 years experience
Many: Otc: vaginal boric acid capsules.
Certain foods: eg. Yogurt or acidophilus milk.
Otc: butoconazole, clotrimazole, tioconazole, terconazole.
Prescription: diflucan
not sure what you used to treat your yeast infection. But the above are all treatments for yeast infection. They are all alternatives to each other or can often be used in conjuction if resistant to treatment.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Is fluconazole use for a vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. Brian Engganoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
Yes: Fluconazole is an anti-fungal treatment. It treats vaginal yeast infections, which are caused by candida species (yeast).
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Causes of vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Overgrowth of yeast: Occurs after antibiotics, or associated with diabetes. Treatable with over the counter products such as gyn lotrimin or micatin (miconazole).
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A 28-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection?
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Dr. Eugene Louie-Nganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
Irritation: Vaginal irritation, tenderness, and external vaginal burning when urinating are the most common symptoms of vaginal yeast infection.
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Last updated Oct 24, 2012
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