Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections
Overview
What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections?
For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have three or more infections within 1 year. And they must cause symptoms.
How are they treated?
Recurrent vaginal yeast infections are usually treated with several doses of an oral pill or with vaginal medicine for a longer amount of time.
This first treatment may be followed by up to 6 months of maintenance therapy. This could be oral or vaginal medicines.
If symptoms don't improve after treatment, more testing and treatment may be needed.
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April 18, 2023
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Current as of: April 18, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.