For a chronic yeast infection your doctor will probably prescribe a dose of antifungal cream or ointment for up to 14 days. Alternatively he might prescribe a one time dose of fluconazole, which works just as well as all the vaginal ointments and creams. However, several doses of medication may have to be taken in hard to treat cases. A maintenance regimen may also be started to keep the infection from recurring. This is usually done once the first infection is gone.
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Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infection is the most common yeast infection. Men can get yeast infections too, and people with diabetes or compromised immune systems may also get yeast infections. Some are not genital infections, but can affect th...
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