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Should I continue to take antibiotics after developing a yeast infection?

By Anonymous September 27, 2017 - 7:47am
 
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I purchased a home remedy 3 day kit. I'm on the 2 day of treatment. It is helping, but I
did stop taking the last 4 antibiotics.

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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina.

Antifungal medications are available as creams, ointments, tablets and suppositories. An antifungal regimen that lasts one, three or seven days will usually clear a yeast infection. A number of medications have been shown to be effective, including butoconazole (Gynazole-1), clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (Monistat 3), and terconazole (Terazol 3). Some of these are available by prescription only, while others are available over-the-counter.

Continue with the treatment. You should be using an antifungal not an antibiotic.

Regards,
Maryann

September 27, 2017 - 8:51am
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