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Suggest Remedy For Yeast Infection

I think i may have a yeast infection and am afraid to go to the docter. I do not have a gynecologist and am only 14. I was wondering if there was anything i can do at home or if i could go into a small clinic. Also how much is the pill i would need to take?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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One-to-three-day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet or suppository effectively clears a yeast infection in most cases. The medication of choice is from a class of drugs called the azoles; e.g. butoconazole (Gynazole-1), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat 3) and terconazole (Terazol 3). These medications are available by prescription or over-the-counter. Side effects might include slight burning or irritation during application.
Alternately you can take one-time single dose of the antifungal medication fluconazole (Diflucan) to be taken by mouth.
It is better to consult your family physician as these drugs are available on prescription.
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Suggest Remedy For Yeast Infection

One-to-three-day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet or suppository effectively clears a yeast infection in most cases. The medication of choice is from a class of drugs called the azoles; e.g. butoconazole (Gynazole-1), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat 3) and terconazole (Terazol 3). These medications are available by prescription or over-the-counter. Side effects might include slight burning or irritation during application. Alternately you can take one-time single dose of the antifungal medication fluconazole (Diflucan) to be taken by mouth. It is better to consult your family physician as these drugs are available on prescription.