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Generally, the first incidence of yeast infection should be treated by your health care provider. After the first infection, if you develop another infection and you are absolutely certain it is a yeast infection, you can treat it at home with over-the-counter vaginal creams suc...[read article]

Tests for Vaginal Yeast Infection

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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The KOH test takes its name from the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide(KOH), which is the substance used in the test. The test, which is also called a potass...  More
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Vaginal pH Test
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Prescribed Medications for Vaginal Yeast Infection

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FLUCONAZOLE (floo KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. This medicine may be used for other purpo...  More
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Antifungal; azole (imidazole derivative).  More
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NYSTATIN (nye STAT in) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health ...  More
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TERCONAZOLE (ter KON a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your h...  More
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BUTOCONAZOLE (byoo toe KOE na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask...  More
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CLOTRIMAZOLE (kloe TRIM a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. This medicine may be used fo...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Vaginal Yeast Infection

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Antifungal; azole (imidazole derivative).  More
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BUTOCONAZOLE (byoo toe KOE na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask...  More
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TIOCONAZOLE (tye oh KON a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask you...  More
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CLOTRIMAZOLE (kloe TRIM a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin. This medicine may be used fo...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Vaginal Yeast Infection What's this?

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Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Lactobacillus acidophilus is generally considered to be beneficial because it ...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.