What Is a Yeast Infection?
9. Standard Treatment
Treatment for a yeast infection is usually fairly straight forward. Short course vaginal therapy tends to be the preferred option, and this involves taking anti-fungal medication. These medications can come in the form of oral tablets, suppositories, ointments, and creams.
Your doctor might sometimes recommend a single dose which is to be taken orally, but this is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Alternatively, the patient might be prescribed a weaker medication that is to be taken from 3 days to up to a week. This medication is usually enough to help the condition clear up completely without any lasting damage being done.
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