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Can Medication For Possible Yeast Infection Be Taken While On Treatment For Vaginosis?
Hello - I am currently being treated for bacterial vaginosis with cipro and metridonazole and I think I may have developed a yeast infection because of it - my doctor prescribed me yeast medicine just in case but I am not sure I should take it because I am not positive I have a yeast infection - will it hurt to take the medicine if in fact I don't have the infection?
You seem to be suffering from Vaginitis. If I was your treating physician I would perform a vaginal swab culture and urine culture first of all to reach the confirm diagnosis and its type.....it may be either of three ( bacterial, fungal or trichomoniasis). then my treatment plan would be according to the culture reports. As you have mentioned that you have already taken treatment for vaginitis, i would suggest that you now consult your gynaecologist for further treatment as excessive use of all drugs will make the causative organism resisitant which will make it even harder to cure. The treatment for recurrent infection may require medicines for a longer period of time.
Meanwhile take extra care of hygiene of genital area, wear cotton undergarments and frequents changing of tampons.
I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.
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Can Medication For Possible Yeast Infection Be Taken While On Treatment For Vaginosis?
Hello. Thank you for contacting HCM. You seem to be suffering from Vaginitis. If I was your treating physician I would perform a vaginal swab culture and urine culture first of all to reach the confirm diagnosis and its type.....it may be either of three ( bacterial, fungal or trichomoniasis). then my treatment plan would be according to the culture reports. As you have mentioned that you have already taken treatment for vaginitis, i would suggest that you now consult your gynaecologist for further treatment as excessive use of all drugs will make the causative organism resisitant which will make it even harder to cure. The treatment for recurrent infection may require medicines for a longer period of time. Meanwhile take extra care of hygiene of genital area, wear cotton undergarments and frequents changing of tampons. I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact HCM again if you have any concerns. Wishing you good health.