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A 30-year-old female asked:
Can yeast infection in vagina be cured with clotrimazol 2% cream-3 days treatment with applicators-in case it is beginning of infection?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fungus anomg us: Yeast infections also known as monilia, candida, and fungus, are treated with Clotrimazole creams vaginally. However, resistant organisms are not always "cured" and may require an additional agent.
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Dr. Bruce Pierceanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Its possible: But other infections mimic a yeast infection, so the best advice is to see a provider for an accurate diagnosis.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I wonder if applying clotrimazole 2% cream applicators for 3 days inside of vagina for yeast infection can interfere with my copper IUD i already have?
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
No: Using a yeast medication will not interfere with your iud in any way.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
I think I have yeast infection. I don't know what to do. My choices are going to the doctor or buying some cream. What should I do? My vagina itches and it's begining to swell up. I had it for about 3 days.
Dr. Mary Engravanswered
Emergency Medicine 33 years experience
If : If a patient has a yeast infection, then it usually has white or cheesy discharge, the vagina appears to have white dots/spots on it, and it is very i... Read More
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A female asked:
Is it normal to have white clumps inside of my vagina after I did a vaginal treatment for a yeast infection?
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yeast: The yeast infection itself classically is associated with a discharge described asciottage cheese like and some of the vaginal creams used to treat it... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Currently on treatment for reoccurring yeast infection in vagina. Given 3 doses of Fluconazole, each to be taken 72 hours apart. Im also taking probiotics twice, daily. Can probiotics and Fluconazole be taken together at the same time?
Dr. Harold Mandelanswered
General Practice 40 years experience
Research has indicated that oral probiotics in conjunction with fluconazole may help in the treatment of yeast vaginitis. It should be safe to take pr... Read More
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Answered Sep 17, 2021
A member asked:
Vagina looks different after yeast infection treatment? White instead of pink in places. Inside vagina opening looks altered
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
See an OB/GYN: Without examining you cannot even begin to speculate on what is going on.
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Last updated Sep 29, 2016
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