I am on my last day of treatment and I still have a yeast infection?
Question by Jessica D: I am on my last day of treatment and I still have a yeast infection?
I have been using the off brand Monistat 7 and tonight is my last dose but I still have a yeast infection. Can someone please tell me what the most effective way of treating a yeast infection is and how to prevent them? I am open to home remedies as well. Also, what causes yeast infections. I know antibiotics can because I get one every time I am on antibiotics but what else causes them?
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Answer by Lisa
As you may already know, candida, the bacteria that causes yeast infections lives in the vagina. There is always a small amount of it but because the vagina itself is acidic with a Ph between 3-4 it is controlled, and doesnt bother at all. Ok, so you know about antibiotics, but any other factor (like soap, ovulation, condoms or any type of birth control ) that changes your vaginas Ph and makes it less acid is giving the candida a environment that is perfect for it to grow.
Now about the remedy, give the monistat some time to work, but I recommend you to take Some Apple cider vinegar dilute it in some fresh water and sit on that mixture, in a tub or in a bucket, allowing your legs to be just a little open. Believe me THIS WORKS.
Do it at often as you can 
Hope I helped!
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How long does a yeast infection last? And how do you get it?
Question by Ashleigh: How long does a yeast infection last? And how do you get it?
These past two weeks I’ve had a serious itch in my vaginal area, just realized it’s an yeast infection. I’ve dont some research but none of it gave information about about how long it could last. I’ve never had intercourse before but I have been fingered not sure if i could of gotten it from that. But let me know.
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Answer by Emma L
It will last until it is treated. You need an anti-fungal cream, or oral tablet to treat it. Yeast infections will not go away on their own, the yeast will continue to multiply. If this is the first time this has happened, I suggest you see your doctor, as other things can cause this sort of itching, some of which can be serious.
You can get yeast infections in a number of ways, intercourse with an infected partner being only one. If you wear tight fitting underwear (especially if it is not cotton) or tights regularly, using strongly scented soap or shower gel, or from having diabetes (the excess sugar in your urine encourages yeast growth); this is one reason I think you should check with your doctor.
Natural yogurt can help reduce the itch, but please get this checked out!
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