Dallas, GA
A 21-year-old female asked:
My vagina is very itchy, irritated, and labia minora becomes swollen and painful. already taken diflucan. but is this more than a yeast infection?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 53 years experience
Azole resistance?: Yeast alone still is most likely. A few percent of yeasts that cause vaginal infection are resistant to fluconazole (Diflucan®) and other azole drugs. Best to be rechecked by a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and decide whether other kinds of treatment (like caspofungin, micafungin, flucytosine, or nystatin) might be worth a try. Good luck!
960 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
GYNECOLOGIST: You should see a Gynecologist to be sure of your diagnosis and receive treatment for your problem.
1 viewsAnswered Feb 22, 2021
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