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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infection
Question: I was experiencing mild yeast infection symptoms, so I used monistat to cure what I thought was the onset of a yeast infection. The symptoms became worse. The next day I went to a 24 hour urgent care facility and was diagnosed with BV and given vaginal metronidazole. The doctor also tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The test results came back negative. However, the symptoms have came back but the are mild. what would be the cause of slight itching, white clumpy discharge and pain during intercourse?
Brief Answer:
Recurrent vaginal yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your information, it is suggestive of Recurrent Yeast Infection or mixed vaginal infection. One vaginal swab test and drug sensitivity test will be worthwhile.
Following treatment protocol could be helpful in your condition:
TREATMENT: 1) Oral anti-fungal medication (Fluconazole) or Vaginal suppository like CLINGEN (combined Clindamycin and Clotrimazole) can be used for 5 to 7 days to eliminate vaginal infection. Kindly, consult with doctor for prescription.
2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH. Maintain genital hygiene properly.
3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting clothes to avoid repeated friction/ irritation. Take sound sleep adequately.
4) Take healthy diet with anti oxidant (like Vitamin -E or C, Selenium, Zinc etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water or juice for better systemic circulation. You must LIMIT Salty/ Sugary/ Fatty foods.
5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You also avoid unprotected sexual intercourse with chemical lubricant until problem is resolved.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
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Recurrent vaginal yeast infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
According to your information, it is suggestive of Recurrent Yeast Infection or mixed vaginal infection. One vaginal swab test and drug sensitivity test will be worthwhile.
Following treatment protocol could be helpful in your condition:
TREATMENT: 1) Oral anti-fungal medication (Fluconazole) or Vaginal suppository like CLINGEN (combined Clindamycin and Clotrimazole) can be used for 5 to 7 days to eliminate vaginal infection. Kindly, consult with doctor for prescription.
2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH. Maintain genital hygiene properly.
3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting clothes to avoid repeated friction/ irritation. Take sound sleep adequately.
4) Take healthy diet with anti oxidant (like Vitamin -E or C, Selenium, Zinc etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water or juice for better systemic circulation. You must LIMIT Salty/ Sugary/ Fatty foods.
5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You also avoid unprotected sexual intercourse with chemical lubricant until problem is resolved.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
could the monistat have interfered with the chlamydia and gonorrhea test?
Brief Answer:
Monistat doesn't interfere with above tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up query.
Monistat is commonly used in the treatment of fungal infection. Therefore, it can't interfere with chlamydia and gonorrhea test.
Follow above treatment protocol to eliminate vaginal infection and kindly, procure complete prescription from your doctor.
Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.
All the best and good luck.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
Monistat doesn't interfere with above tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up query.
Monistat is commonly used in the treatment of fungal infection. Therefore, it can't interfere with chlamydia and gonorrhea test.
Follow above treatment protocol to eliminate vaginal infection and kindly, procure complete prescription from your doctor.
Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.
All the best and good luck.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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