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Took 1 oral pill and 3 day cream for yeast infection. helped but still a bit uncomfortable, should it have gone away? what do i do

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Give it more time: It often takes 5-7 days for yeast infection symptoms to clear up on treatment. Since your symptoms are improving, hang in for a few more days. If you still have symptoms a week after starting treatment, contact the doctor or clinic where you are being treated.

Dr Greenleaf agreed

Answered 11/18/2015

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A member asked:

Took 1 oral pill and 3 day cream for yeast infection. helped but still a bit uncomfortable, should it have gone away? what do i do

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Greenleaf agreed

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