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How Can Yeast Infection Be Treated?

I have a yeast infection and I feel like it s getting worse. At first I didn t have clumps, just itching. I ve been taking 7 day cream that I started on Tuesday. I m now getting white clumps and the itching is getting worse. What caused it was that I was taking antibiotics (it starts with an m) 3 times a day for 10 days. I stopped taking them like 3 days ago because of my yeast infection. What should I do?
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Welcome to HCM
-There are some factors that can flare up yeast infection ,one of them prolonged use of antibiotics.
-For your problem:
with vaginal cream use pessaries which you insert into the vagina such as clotrimazole. if you are not prefer pessery can use Fluconazole, which is taken as a single dose but Do not take these treatments if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
To avoid recurrence:
-Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear.
-Only use antibiotics when necessary.
-Avoid vaginal deodorant sprays and vaginal lotions
-Eat yogurt . help restore the bacteria-yeast balance throughout your body.
Best Regards
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How Can Yeast Infection Be Treated?

Welcome to HCM -There are some factors that can flare up yeast infection ,one of them prolonged use of antibiotics. -For your problem: with vaginal cream use pessaries which you insert into the vagina such as clotrimazole. if you are not prefer pessery can use Fluconazole, which is taken as a single dose but Do not take these treatments if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. To avoid recurrence: -Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear. -Only use antibiotics when necessary. -Avoid vaginal deodorant sprays and vaginal lotions -Eat yogurt . help restore the bacteria-yeast balance throughout your body. Best Regards