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A 25-year-old female asked:
I had a yeast infection used monistat 1 (tioconazole) my vaginal area swelled, the swelling went down, and now my vagina itches horribly no discharge, why?
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Dr. Yvette Westfordanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Recurrence: May need retreatment or Diflucan (fluconazole).
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
Use Monistat 7 for all 7 days and if that doesn't work please bring this up with your Gynecologist who knows your medical history. If you don't have confidence in your Doctor see another for a second opinion.
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Answered Jun 24, 2021
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
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I used to have sick white discharge from my vagina,white plaques.Now there's also white liquid.really itches me and my anus.is this yeast infection?
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