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How can you treat vaginitis at home untill you can see a doctor?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Discharge: If you itch and your discharge is like cottage cheese you can try otc antifungal creams like gynelotrimin (clotrimazole) or monistat.

Answered 1/7/2014

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many things: Vaginitis can have many causes. First off, the diagnosis should be accurate. Mostly, a gynecological professional should be involved in diagnosis and treatment. Prevention strategies and follow should also be discussed. Home treatment would then be appropriate once you know what you're dealing with.

Answered 5/23/2013

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Depends: Depends on how soon you can see a doctor. Over the counter creams may prevent your doctor from making an accurate assessment if used to close to exam.Your doctor will need to determine if the cause is bacterial, yeast or inflammatory. Your best bet is to hold off until seen. If you are really uncomfortable then can try yeast medication externally or 1% hydrocortisone cream but see doctor soon

Answered 8/6/2014

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