Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infection - Yeast Infection In Women

Within 1 year time span where you have had four or more symptomatic infections, it is likely said that your vaginal yeast infection is thought to be recurrent.

Your doctor may do a culture to confirm that yeast is present in your vagina if you have a recurrent vaginal yeast infection. Besides than that, you may also be tested for other certain conditions that could be making you more vulnerable to yeast overgrowth, such as diabetes.

Normally, the recommended initial treatment for a recurrent vaginal yeast infections includes a single dose of oral fluconazolec with a second dose repeated 3 days later or vaginal medicines for 7 to 14 days,
Initial treatment is then followed by an oral or vaginal medicines for at least 6 months of maintenance therapy.

There are some women who are treated for a recurrent yeast infections and do not see any improvement in their symptoms. These women normally may have another condition which is causing symptoms that is similar to a yeast infection. Additional testing and treatment may be needed for this kind of situation.

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