What's the best way to get rid of a yeast infection?
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Go to any drug store and get yeast infection medication, they have it in one day three day or seven day, the faster the more expensive, but the one day never worked for me, i always get the three day.... fallow the directions and you will be good to go, get the combo pack that has the medicine and the anti itch cream in the pack, it helps get rid of the itchy scrathies till the medicine has kicked in all the way ;)
370866
I agree with Mohamed!\n\nI would like to add that you can use a vaginal douche. Try to use water only.  It empties out the excess discharge.  Try not to use it too often.  You don't want to eliminate the "good" bacteria.  That could lead to infection.\n\nIf you take a bath, lie down as much as possible and with your finger, try to clean your insides a bit.  That usually fixes the problem.
390585
Try using a baby bottle washing brush.  It is also good for the inside of the vagina when women have a yeast infection!
210425
NEVER use Gold Bond  its not good. You can try an over the counter product like Monistat that usually starts to help afer a day. Yogurt is good to prevent a yeast infection if you eat it every day but im not too sure it would be if you already have one. Good Luck
610082
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.
1023352
How about a yeast infection? This may not be the only problem you have. It would be a prudent choice to go to your clinic and have a gyno get a swab to culture and accurately diagnose your affliction. If it's itchy and burning there is a good chance that you do have one. You can buy over the counter remedies like Clotrimazole for this. Some take 1 day, some take three days, some take 7. You can boost your immune system by eating yogurt. This prevents the bacteria candida albicans (bacteria that causes yeast infection) from multipying in your mucous membranes. It is also important to wipe front to back. The bacteria from feces can contaminate your vagina if you go the other way. That is one of the most common causes of yeast infection.
619964
There is also a one-day kind.  Or the doctor can prescribe a magic pill that clears you up with one dose.  The 7 day stuff is useful if the infection is a lingering variety that needs longer exposure to the meds.  Some yeast takes the form of spores and is harder to get rid of.\n\nYes, Diflucan...the Magic Pill.
758501
Shower or take a bath before anything sexual. Someone said diluted vinegar, that's an excellent answer! I'd guess 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water, put it in a squeeze bottle and squirt it on the outside of your vaginal area, let sit for a couple minutes, then rinse with water. It works great.\n\nIf you're having trouble with yeast infections or staying dry, blow dry yourself down there after bathing/showers, it's wetter than you might think, and definitely use panty liners. FDS is bad, it just covers up the smell and can cause yeast infections. I'm sure it would taste bad. \n\nI always douche before anything sexual, (vinegar & water) it's just so much more comfortable for both, at least that's what I think. I don't have sex everyday though and would not douche everyday either.\n\nIf he doesn't give you oral, don't give him any.. lol Tell him to suck it up.  ;)
892021
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.
942584
Commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, and irritation of the vagina and/or vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that may have a "yeasty" smell like beer or baking bread. It may resemble cottage cheese.\nHome remedies for yeast infection include the consumption or direct application of yogurt or try overthecounter remedies. Severe cases require prescription drugs, and to get prescription you must see the health professional.
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The best person to see would be a qualified and reputable Naturopath who deals with women's issues - not your GP. Modern medicine only goes so far with candida and isn't a permanent soloution.\n\nThe best natural things to do that have worked for me are to :\n\n* Cut down on your sugar intake - sugar encourages yeast to grow in your body\n\n* Avoid ANYTHING with yeast - especially bread! Check all processed foods ingredient lists to make sure they're ok.\nEg. Original flavour doritos are fine but Nacho Cheese doritos have yeast plus a whole heap of other things.\n\n* If you must eat bread try corn tortilla's or eat sourdough bread that creates it's own yeast and doesn't have any added. Always avoid white starchy processed bread.\n\n* Avoid any foods that may have mould in them, aged cheeses (stick to younger ones like mozzarella) mushrooms etc\n\n* Take acidpholous tablets (available at your chemist in the refrigerated section) They help to promote good bacteria in your body.\n\n* Drink heaps of water\n\n* Avoid alcohol - it does the same thing as sugar\n\n* Avoid any cured or pickled foods - eg ham, salami - essentially the more processed food is the worse it is for candida\n\n* Not sure where you live but I'm in Australia where we have a priduct called Vegemite which is essentially made out of a yeast extract - avoid anything like this (similar to marmite and promite)\n\nFinally, eat heaps of vegetables! \n\nHave a look at the sites listed in the sources section. Good Luck!
952310
If it's a yeast infection plain/unflavored yogurt, iserted like the creams you buy over the counter. Do it before you go to bed so it stays in longer. Wear a pad to catch what doesn't stay in, and take a shower in the morning. You can also rub small amounts on itchy spots, just like the creams.
370536
see a doctor, take acidopholous(over the counter in vitamin area) and eat lots of yogurt which helps reduce yeast in your system
78561
go to the pharmacy and get an otc yeast infection cream, like monostat. it works well. there will be something to insert into your vagina, which will kill the infection, and a topical creme to apply outside to stop the itching. you should also start eating lots of yogurt to help. some of the acids in yogurt help boost your immunity to getting yeast infections.
471999
Best remedy for candida as I know is a capsule called "Fluconazole", it's quite effective for severe infection by candida. It should be used twice, the second one 3 days after the first. Also disinfecting with Povidone Iodine and baking soda solution seperately.\n\nThe depression may be is not related to candida itself, but for the hard situation it brings for the person.
593930
Sounds like a yeast infection to me... Go to your local pharmacy and get Monistat.. WIll take care of it in a couple of days..
160424
There is certainly OTC and prescription meds for yeast infections, another approach is to eat yogurt or take lactobacillus acidopholus supplements.  I've even taken a bath where I added unsweetened unflavored yogurt.  \n\nYogurt is a very good Candida preventative if you are prescribed antibiotics.