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I had a yeast infection and treated it with tea tree oil on a tampon for about 2 days. the symptoms seemed to have gone away but the itching isnt 100 percent gone. how to i know if it is truly gone?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Vaginal itching ?'s: You will not know if the "yeast" (fungal) infection is gone unless you treat the infection with an appropriate antifungal medication, and/or see your gyn physician for an exam and culture.

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Answered 7/31/2019

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A member asked:

I had a yeast infection and treated it with tea tree oil on a tampon for about 2 days. the symptoms seemed to have gone away but the itching isnt 100 percent gone. how to i know if it is truly gone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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