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A 17-year-old female asked:

Monistat 3 day treatment didn't cure my yeast infection. i still have inching and pain during sex. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 26 years experience

Time: Please give yourself a chance to heal before having sex. A yeast infection usually resolves in one to two weeks with appropriate treatment.

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Last updated May 2, 2017

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