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I have been having vaginal yeast infections every 2 weeks for the past 1,5 years and i am tired of it. i went to my doctor and she said there was nothing to do, i just had to live with it. is there really nothing i can do to ged rid of it?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Recurrent yeast: Recurrent or persistent vaginal yeast infection is common, and it's nonsense that nothing can be done. Confirm the diagnosis of yeast. If confirmed, make sure no underlying problem like diabetes. Try non-standard therapies, other than "azole" drugs (e.g. nystatin, caspofungin, flucytosine). If an azole-susceptible strain, try weekly fluconazole by mouth. See a sexual health or infections expert.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Recurrent yeast: infection. Evaluation for the possible causes of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is indicated. Common causes are Hyperglycemia, frequent use of antibiotics, sexual activity, contraceptive use and immune deficiency.

Answered 3/13/2020

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