If you are experiencing intense itching, redness, swelling or even burning in the vaginal area, then it is most likely that you have thrush. The infection is usually accompanied by a thick yogurt like discharge that smells like yeast. If the yeast infection is severe enough it may even make going to the bathroom or sex painful and unpleasant until the infection is treated.
Yeast infections are not considered an STD, but arise from an imbalance in the body that can be caused by taking antibiotics, being run down, the contraceptive pill, menstruation, deodorants or soaps that may alter the PH balance of the skin, tight or synthetic clothing or pregnancy.
You do not usually have to visit your doctor to get thrush treatment as they are available without a prescription. Your pharmacist will be able to advise you on the most appropriate treatment for you. If you find that you are experiencing thrush often, it is best to visit the doctor so they can rule out other causes.
When looking for a candida cure, there are normally three different types of products that you can purchase: creams, oral tablets and pessaries, which are a tablet that is placed into the vagina.
A very well known medication for yeast infection treatment is clotrimazole 2%. This antifungal drug is perfectly safe for pregnant women to use and works by preventing the candida to multiply. You can buy clotrimazole in different formulations such as a one day, three day and six day treatment. Creams usually come with applicators to make the cream easier to insert. Clotrimazole is marketed under various brand names.
Clotrimazole is available in pessary form as well. Some women prefer pessaries as they have a long lasting effect. Some woemen prefer the cream as it is very soothing – starting to work immediately. These days you can also purchase du packs that come with a pessary and a cream in the same box. Other antifungal creams that can treat yeast infections include: miconazole, mycostatin and nystatin.
There is now an oral tablet that is taken once only as a medication for yeast infection treatment. Fluconazole is the drug name of the medication. It is taken orally once and kills candida that is causing the itching and discomfort. Some women prefer this treatment because they do not want to use messy creams.
Most women will have a yeast infection at some point and luckily there are many different treatments available. The symptoms are very unpleasant and uncomfortable, but they are relieved by treatment very quickly. Getting some cream for your partner to apply is also a good idea in case you have inadvertently infected them.
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