Get Rid of Vaginal Yeast Infection Once and For All!

Do your yeast infections come back regularly? Have you tried to treat them without success? Have you had more than four yeast infections in the past year? If so, don't try to fight infections on your own! Get help from your doctor.

Your doctor can help you get rid of stubborn or frequent infections. The first step is to get a proper diagnosis. This is important because in some cases what you think is a yeast infection may turn out to be something different that requires a different kind of treatment. Some studies have shown that more than half of women with vaginal irritation misdiagnose their condition! It is also possible that you are infected with a particularly stubborn type of yeast that requires more powerful treatment. To diagnose your infection, your doctor will do a physical exam and take a sample of your vaginal discharge.

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If your doctor confirms that the signs and symptoms you are experiencing are caused by a yeast infection, they will recommend medication to clear the infection. If you have had frequent infections, your doctor may recommend "maintenance treatment" to prevent the infections from coming back.

Maintenance therapy requires the regular use of a yeast infection medication for a period of up to six months. Some treatments are taken every day, while others are taken twice a week, once a week, or even once a month. Using maintenance therapy can halve your risk of getting another infection. If vaginal yeast infections come back after stopping maintenance treatment, your doctor may recommend that you take the medicine for a longer period of time, usually up to 12 months.

It is important for a woman who has frequent yeast infections to become an active participant in decisions affecting her health and well-being. Treatments vary depending on the drug, how often and for how long. It's important to find the plan that's right for you.

If you've had “too much” yeast infection this year, make an appointment to discuss your treatment options with your doctor. Whether you have a resistant strain of yeast or have several risk factors, your doctor can help you get the treatment that's right for you. If you have frequent infections, they may be caused by a type of yeast that is more difficult to treat. Ask your doctor if there is a treatment that covers a wider spectrum of yeasts.