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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection

In October I went to the doctor for a yeast infection. They took a swab and said I tested positive for yeast. They prescribed me diflucan. The medication worked. In December my symptoms reappeared. I was prescribed a second round of diflucan. This did nothing to relieve my symptoms. I self treated with yogurt and a vaginal steroid to restore ph. It did relieve the itching and irritation. But I still went back to the doctor. She told me to keep doing what I was doing and scheduled me to see my OBGYN in 3 weeks. I have been told to use Rephresh gel applicators and was prescribed a steroid cream. I still have my symptoms external itching and my skin is very dry. Any suggestions in how to get through the next few weeks until my appointment with the OBGYN?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi,
I have read your query & realize your concern.
* Yeast infection is associated with white /curd like vaginal discharge & is notorious to recur, unless treated adequately.Mostly it is sexually transmitted problem,so treatment of both sex partners ( both oral & local treatment)is advised- till the infection is completely eradicated.
The infection tends to recur- so abstinance & repeated therapy is given to remove the infection en root.
* The recent itching you have does not seem to have any discharge( as you say skin is dry). Still vaginal swab testing should be done before treating it for yeast.
. * In some conditions like Allergy,antibiotic consumption, hormonal therapy, pregnancy, menopause, diabetes HIV .. disturb normal vaginal flora & causes dryness & itching.
I As there is no response to normal yeast medications, these factors need to be considered/ excluded/ treated along with yeast treatment.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection

Hi, I have read your query & realize your concern. * Yeast infection is associated with white /curd like vaginal discharge & is notorious to recur, unless treated adequately.Mostly it is sexually transmitted problem,so treatment of both sex partners ( both oral & local treatment)is advised- till the infection is completely eradicated. The infection tends to recur- so abstinance & repeated therapy is given to remove the infection en root. * The recent itching you have does not seem to have any discharge( as you say skin is dry). Still vaginal swab testing should be done before treating it for yeast. . * In some conditions like Allergy,antibiotic consumption, hormonal therapy, pregnancy, menopause, diabetes HIV .. disturb normal vaginal flora & causes dryness & itching. I As there is no response to normal yeast medications, these factors need to be considered/ excluded/ treated along with yeast treatment. Thanks.