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How Long Does Yeast Infection Take To Heal?
Question: my boyfriend and I got yeast infection. I'm really sad and worried about that. I got medication today and he got cream which is for sport players feet. how long does yeast infection last. and will we have it again? what should we do to feel better as soon as possible? how long do we need to stay without having sex? Thanks
Brief Answer:
5 to 7 days to eliminate yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) You should take prescribed medication and he would apply anti-fungal cream for 5-7 days to eliminate yeast infection.
2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH.
3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or underwear. Maintain genital hygiene properly.
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 food stuffs.
5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You should avoid unprotected intercourse for 1 to 2 weeks (use CONDOM) until problem is resolved completely.
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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5 to 7 days to eliminate yeast infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:
1) You should take prescribed medication and he would apply anti-fungal cream for 5-7 days to eliminate yeast infection.
2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH.
3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or underwear. Maintain genital hygiene properly.
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 food stuffs.
5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You should avoid unprotected intercourse for 1 to 2 weeks (use CONDOM) until problem is resolved completely.
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
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