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Thanks for your response. ive used 500mg canesten pessary and external cream for 3 days. there is still an itch and discharge and soreness, should i get more pessarries? or a different brand? waiting time for a gp here is fustrating and is time for me to

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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10-14 days: if yeast is the problem can take up to 2 weeks for symptoms to resolve. I would continue treatment and if no better in a week, consult GP.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 9/2/2016

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A member asked:

Thanks for your response. ive used 500mg canesten pessary and external cream for 3 days. there is still an itch and discharge and soreness, should i get more pessarries? or a different brand? waiting time for a gp here is fustrating and is time for me to

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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