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Yeast Infection, Chronic And Recurring Condition. On Diflucan, Acidophilus Medication. Causes For Vaginal Discharge?
Question: Hello. I have had a constant yeast infection for about four years now. I saw a nurse practitioner about it first, and she gave me diflucan for it. This didn't work even after getting another prescription. She said that that usually worked, and that I just might be prone to them (but am I supposed to have this all the time? isn't that dangerous?). Then she referred me a gynecologist. I went to a gynecologist about this twice and each time she told me there was only a little yeast. She prescribed a different drug and gave me the usual advice about eating yogurt, taking acidophilus, cotton underwear, etc. I've also tried monostat and micronazide (sorry if I spelled that wrong). The only other thing I can think to do is change my diet, completely cut out sugar, which is difficult because I live on campus and our eating options are limited.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Having treatment for vaginal discharge multiple times without being relieved of discharge is distressing. Bacterial vaginosis is usually associated with super added fungal infections and if not treated vigorously is notorious for recurrence. A common reason of recurrent infections is simultaneous improper treatment of the partner which keeps on reinfecting the female partner repeatedly.
Mild amount of vaginal discharge is a normal finding. You need to have a vaginal swab culture sensitivity to find out the type of infection you are having and will help in determining the antibiotic which will be most suitable for your infection.
Sometimes it needs vigorous treatment with oral antifungal agents.You need to take antifungal drugs orally along with antibacterial agent in order to treat any super added infection that might have been present.
Fluconazole and azithromycin are considered as considerably effective drugs. You can consult your gynaecologist for selecting the best drug for you after proper examination and vaginal swab culture.
The recurrence of infection in your case is most likely due to the incomplete treatment. The local anti fungal creams are not sufficient for full cure.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Having treatment for vaginal discharge multiple times without being relieved of discharge is distressing. Bacterial vaginosis is usually associated with super added fungal infections and if not treated vigorously is notorious for recurrence. A common reason of recurrent infections is simultaneous improper treatment of the partner which keeps on reinfecting the female partner repeatedly.
Mild amount of vaginal discharge is a normal finding. You need to have a vaginal swab culture sensitivity to find out the type of infection you are having and will help in determining the antibiotic which will be most suitable for your infection.
Sometimes it needs vigorous treatment with oral antifungal agents.You need to take antifungal drugs orally along with antibacterial agent in order to treat any super added infection that might have been present.
Fluconazole and azithromycin are considered as considerably effective drugs. You can consult your gynaecologist for selecting the best drug for you after proper examination and vaginal swab culture.
The recurrence of infection in your case is most likely due to the incomplete treatment. The local anti fungal creams are not sufficient for full cure.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
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