How long does a vaginal yeast infection last?

 How long does a vaginal yeast infection last?

A vaginal yeast infection usually goes away on its own. In some cases, it takes several weeks for the itching and discharge to pass. You cannot treat such an infection, but you can ensure that the recovery is accelerated.

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How do you recognize vaginal yeast infection?

 How do you recognize vaginal yeast infection?

Candida or vaginal yeast infection can be recognized by:

• itching in the vagina;
• white (sometimes friable) discharge without odor;
• irritated mucosa (red, swollen and painful);
• pain or burning sensation (when urinating or having sex).

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What is a vaginal yeast infection?

 What is a vaginal yeast infection?

In a yeast infection, the balance of the natural bacteria and fungi in the vagina is disturbed. In addition, the fungus Candida is abundant. This is a yeast (a type of fungus) and that is why it is also called a Candida infection.

What exactly causes a Candida infection or why it regularly comes back is unclear. However, some conditions can disturb the balance in the vagina:

• with hormonal changes (e.g. menstruation or pregnancy) fungi have a greater chance of growing;
• washing the vagina frequently with soap (neutral and perfumed) can irritate the mucous membrane of the vagina, causing more fungi to develop;
• antibiotics can eliminate certain bacteria in the vagina making fungi more likely to expand;
• certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can increase the chance of developing fungi;
• women with diabetes have a higher risk of fungal infections.
• There is no evidence that tampons, tight clothing or panty liners increase the risk of yeast infection. Also, a vaginal yeast infection is not contagious or sexually transmitted. The fungi have always been present on the skin and mucous membranes. It is the excessive presence of a fungus that eventually leads to an infection.

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What drugs are used for vaginal yeast infection?

 What drugs are used for vaginal yeast infection?

Antifungal medications for use in the vagina
Antifungal medications damage the cell wall of the fungus, causing it to die. In case of a yeast infection in the vagina, local treatment with an antifungal vaginal cream, vaginal tablets or vaginal suppositories (ovules) is usually sufficient. In case of itching of the labia, the cream can also be applied to the labia.

With recurring fungal infections, a vaginal tablet or ovule is sometimes used for a longer period of time once a month, each time on the fifth day of the menstrual period, to prevent the yeast infection from returning. Examples include clotrimazole, miconazole and butoconazole.

Antifungal drugs to take
Antifungal drugs damage the cell wall of the fungus, causing it to die. In the case of a yeast infection, treatment with an antifungal medicine in the form of a vaginal cream, tablet or suppository is usually sufficient. But if the infection comes back often, the doctor may prescribe antifungal medications to take. Examples are fluconazole and itraconazole.

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For vaginal yeast infection : What can the pharmacist do for me?

 For vaginal yeast infection : What can the pharmacist do for me?
Your pharmacist will first ask you a number of questions in order to provide you with the best possible advice. If necessary, he will refer you to your GP. The pharmacist will also help you with advice on the proper use of medicines.

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Tablet or cream
There are medicines that you can buy in pharmacies without a prescription. For vaginal yeast infection, the pharmacy has clotrimazole . This antifungal medication is available in the form of a vaginal tablet or cream.

The vaginal tablet and the cream work equally well. The tablet has the advantage that you only have to use it once. However, the tablet does not help against itching of the labia. The cream does. You will insert this into the vagina with a tool for 6 days, once a day and you can apply it to the labia twice a day if you suffer from itching. The complaints reduce with a vaginal tablet or cream within a few days and should be over within a week.

Your partner
Treatment of your partner is only necessary if he is also affected by it. Keep in mind that vaginal tablets and creams can damage the rubber of a condom. This makes a condom less reliable during treatment and up to 2 days afterwards.

Vaginal fungus : Can I do something about it myself?

 Vaginal fungus : Can I do something about it myself?
Try not to irritate the inside of your vagina. Then the natural balance with fungi and bacteria can return.

• Wash your vagina on the outside with lukewarm water. That's enough. There is no need to wash more often or better. The inside of the vagina cleans itself.
• Do not use soap or special agents for your vagina, such as rinses, deodorant or tea-tree oil. These agents can irritate the mucous membrane of the vagina. They do not help against mold. Also, taking garlic, probiotics or yogurt with Lactobacillus Acidophilus will not help.
• Take the time to get aroused during sex. Let your vagina get moist before having sex. Or use a lubricant. Don't free when it hurts. Do not use spermicides. These can irritate the vagina.
• This advice also helps to prevent another infection caused by fungus.
  
  
  
  
  
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How do I recognize a vaginal yeast infection?

 How do I recognize a vaginal yeast infection?
You may notice this in case of an inflammation caused by fungus:

• itching in your vagina
• white fluid from your vagina It may look like yogurt and be crumbly. It doesn't smell.
• the inside of your vagina is red and thicker
• pain or burning sensation, for example when you urinate or during sex

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