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What can happen if i cannot get rid of vaginal yeast infection?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Irritation: If over the counter agents are not working, see your ob/gyn for more help. There may be other problems leading to the infection or a resistant strain of yeast. Most yeast infections are self limited.

Answered 1/4/2013

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