wats the best treatment for yeast infection?
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If you've never had a yeast infection before, you should go to your OB/GYN to get a diagnosis. You may have something else going on so you want to make sure it's just a yeast infection. (The symptoms are similar to the symptoms of other infections, including some STDs.)\n\nIf you have already been diagnosed with a yeast infection, there are several over-the-counter treatments you can buy at any drugstore or grocery store. Most of them include a cream or suppository that you insert into the vagina with a special applicator. The treatments last from 1-7 days depending on the product. There is also a pill you can take orally to treat yeast infections, but I'm not sure if that is something you can get without a prescription.
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Wash with Neutrogena products that do not have soap in them. They are great for relieving itches and odors.\n\nDo not use any douches or other inter-vaginal cleansers. They can wash away your good bacteria and cause yeast infections--uh oh!\n\nDrink plenty of water and wear cotton panties.
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Acidophilus. Not sure if I spelled that right. You can get it from the healthfood store. Also aloe vera is helpful. They both help to maintain the ph balance. Both of these can help, but not cure a yeast infection. You can get medication over the counter. I'd use the medication first & the herbals as a preventative measure. Also, watch your intake of sugar.
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Antibiotics - Can kill the good bacteria allowing yeast to take over.  If your taking antibiotics eating yogurt can help.  \nClothing - Always wear lose fitting cotton underwear.\nChemicals - Douches and even some perfumed toilet papers are irritants.\nDiet - Some people feel that cutting down on foods that contain yeast helps lessen the intensity or frequency of yeast infections.  People with uncontrolled diabetes are more prone to infection. \nSexual Transmission - Yeast infections can be transmitted between people by direct contact.  \nHormones - Pregnant women are particularly prone to yeast infections. Many women taking contraceptive pills experience regular yeast infections as their hormone levels fluctuate.\nYeast infections are treated with antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole or miconazole. There are creams and tablets used in the vagina, skin ointments, and pills. \n\nAntifungal drugs usually work well to treat a vaginal yeast infection. But infections that do not respond to treatment are becoming more common. Taking antifungal drugs when they are not needed can help make yeast resistant to the drugs. For this reason, you should not use antifungal drugs unless you are sure that you have a yeast infection. \n\nIf you are sure that you have a yeast infection, you can buy over-the-counter products to treat the infection. Be sure to follow the directions for using the product. If you are not sure whether you have a yeast infection or another type of infection or problem, you should see your health care provider. You should also see your health care provider if you have recurring yeast infections.
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Yes, as well as any antibiotic that will kill of the natural bacteria in your vagina.\n\nIf you develop any signs of yeast infection (itching, cheesy white discharge) tell your physician right away. He/she will probably recommend Monistat over the counter or a generic equivalent. Yes, you can go ahead and get it from the drug store and not consult your doctor, but it is in you best interest to keep him/her abreast of any changes in your health.
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((EDITED))\n\nProbiotics. No sugar diet. Sugar feeds the yeast.\n \nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_2200_treat-yeast-infection.html\n\nhttp://www.holisticmed.com/detox/dtx-probio.txt\n\nhttp://www.probiotics.co.nz/prbtcs.html\nhttp://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Supp/Probiotics.htm\n(I would not recomend purchasing them online since the temperature will undoubtedly be compromised at some point in the mailing process. Also dont get the ones on the unrefridgerated shelf. You need to use refrigerated probiotics. \n\nJarrow formulas is a good (I open the capsule into my mouth to avoid the gelitan capsule, It tastes good.)brand.http://www.jarrow.com/category.php?catid=25&PHPSESSID=415e08138fb6d48cee8e5343e3603578 Nondairy types are best as well.\n\nI also use pro-96 blueberry or apple http://www.natlife.com/PPS/Pro96AcidoPPS.htm \nThey taste great and even kids have no problem taking it. Im treating my 4 year old for a vaginal infection right now actually and she had relief the next morning. Its good to take a maintenance dose esp if you are prone to yeast.\n\nProbiotics have so many other health benefits as well. They are outlined in the links I listed. \n\nA wonderful discussion, with ideas on how, why and what type of probiotics to use.\nhttp://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=96009\n\n\nIf you use store bought yogurt make sure it is sugar free. Otherwise you are feeding the yeast and it will be a battle for your body to get the benefits.\n\nAlso lots of water.\n\nGood Luck!
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Causes of Yeast Infection\n\nLowered immunity\nPoor nutrition\nPhysical and mental stress.\nUse of some antibiotics\nBirth control pills\nMenstrual periods\nDiabetes\nPregnancy\n\nHow to Avoid Yeast Infection?\n\nWear loose cotton underwear or panties (no synthetic-fiber clothes). Don't wear panty hose, leggings, and tight jeans every day.\nDon't use deodorant sanitary pads or tampons and feminine hygiene sprays, or bubble bath, especially if you feel an infection.\nChange out of wet clothes as soon as possible. Before changing, use your blow dryer on a low to dry your genital area.\nWipe from front to back after every use of the toilet. This may prevent reaching the bacteria from rectum to your vagina.\nDo not keep your stomach empty for a long time.
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Registered Nurse here; No Immunocal does not cause yeast infections.  Monistat is excellent for treating yeast infections, as well as eating yogurt with live bacteria, and drinking buttermilk, for buttermilk also contains live good cultures of bacteria.  Both of the food items help to restore normal flora to the vagina and this assists to rid the yeast from your body.&#92;\nThank you allowing me to address this well written and thought out question.
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With a yeast infection, common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.\n\nHowever, you don't have to have ALL of these symptoms. \n\nWhile I wouldn't recommend any over the counter remedies or douches just yet, you could try a less expensive natural approach. Eat plenty of yogurt, cut down on sugar, etc. Also, spread some of that yogurt around your labia, as the bacteria compete with the fungal candida...if it is in fact a yeast infection. That way, you may nip it in the bud before a discharge, odor, or pain rear their ugly heads. \n\nIf the symptoms worsen, there's a vareity of over-the-counter remedies that will suit ya just fine.
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Try using a baby bottle washing brush.  It is also good for the inside of the vagina when women have a yeast infection!
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if you want to try a home remedy, then monostat or canesten, you can use a solution of peroxide and water, equal parts. also plain yogurt insert and rubbed around outside of area, yogurt is a yeast based product so it mimics and ultimately kills the bacteria from infection.
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acidophilus (spelling might be wrong) it's actually a bacteria that helps to replenish your normal flora so it can fight the yeast infection.  Cranberry Juice helps, just because it helps to make the area a deadly pH for yeast... but there's aways vagisil to help with the itching and burning while you wait... but the natural way will take longer than the MD way and it's not always guaranteed to work the first time... the key is prevention.
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I'm going to disagree with the other poster and say see your doctor BEFORE you try to self-treat, just to rule out any other problems.  Here's a link that describes yeast infections:\n\nGood Luck!
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i also want this answer because i also have vaginal fungal infection because of diabetes\nuse antifungal creams
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Use over-the-counter treatments like vaginal suppositories/creams, you can clear it up in a few days. (A doctor can order a prescription pill to take also.)There are a couple of different kinds; if one ingredient doesn't work, try a different one. Also over-the-counter cortisone cream will relieve the itch. Stay clear of sweets, white "carbs" like bread and pasta, eat yogurt with acidophalus cultures included (kills yeast) or take the over-the-counter acidophalus capsules. Wear natural-fiber, loose fitting clothing and cotton panties/bras..this is VERY IMPORTANT. You want to keep the areas as dry as possible. You can apply cornstarch to soothe and dry the areas also. Don't use harsh soaps; try a bath in tipid water with 1/2 cup of oatmeal in a wash cloth tied with a rubberband. It's a great gentle cleanser and won't irritate your delicate skin. If you have an intimate partner, they will want to be treated also as you can pass this back and forth. Douching is not recommended while you're using your yeast medications vaginally.  In fact, too much douching can cause more irritation and then with only water or water with a tablespoon of white vinigar.  Hope this helps cause I know you must be miserable. God bless.
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As a Gynecologist, I would advise you seek counsel from your PCP or a local speacialist. Restrict any procrastination.\n\nVaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.\n\nThe acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.\n\nYeast infections can be very uncomfortable, but are usually not serious. Symptoms include the following:\n\nItching and burning in the vagina and around the vulva (the skin that surrounds your vagina) \nA white vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese \nPain during sexual intercourse \nSwelling of the vulva \nYeast infections are so common that 3/4 of women will have one at some time in their lives. Half of all women have more than one infection in their lives. If you have symptoms of a yeast infection, your doctor will probably want to talk to you about your symptoms and examine you to make sure a yeast infection is the cause.\n\nYeast infections are usually treated with medicine that you put into your vagina. This medicine may be a cream that you insert in your vagina with a special applicator, or it may be a suppository that you put into your vagina and allow to dissolve on its own. Medicine in a cream form can also be put on your vulva to help relieve itching. Medicine in a pill form that you take by mouth is also available.\n\nHere are some things you can do to help prevent another yeast infection:\n\nDon't wear tight-fitting or synthetic-fiber clothes. \nWear cotton panties. \nDon't wear pantyhose or leotards every day. \nUse your blow dryer on a low, cool setting to help dry your genital area after you bathe or shower and before getting dressed. \nWipe from front to back after using the toilet. This may help prevent the bacteria that normally live in your rectum from getting into your vagina. \nChange out of wet swimsuits or other damp clothes as soon as you can. \nDon't douche or use feminine hygiene sprays, deodorant sanitary pads or tampons, or bubble bath, and avoid using colored or perfumed toilet paper. These items seem to affect the balance of acidity of the vagina and can lead to symptoms of a yeast infection.
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Citrus seed extract works wonders for getting rid of fungi and bacteria internally. It tastes awful, but it does help.\n\nYou could also do a Candida cleanse.