How effective is over the counter yeast infection treatment?!
Question: I have a yeast infection, but I don't have insurance so I can't go see a doctor.
I was searching the net, & apparently there is a lot of controversy about Monistat, etc.
I was just wondering if anyone has used an OTC treatment to cure the infection, and if so, which one?
Thanks so much. :)
Answers: I have a yeast infection, but I don't have insurance so I can't go see a doctor.
I was searching the net, & apparently there is a lot of controversy about Monistat, etc.
I was just wondering if anyone has used an OTC treatment to cure the infection, and if so, which one?
Thanks so much. :)
My doc told me (last time I had one) that the OTC is potentially better than the antiobiotic a doc would give. She instructed to me use one 3-7 day kit, then wait a week (no sex) and do another 3-7 day kit. There are also other methods that are supposed to be helpful at health food stores. Google for other ideas. ( I did not use the Monistat, I just got the store brand.) I dont like antibiotics and am against thier use unless absolutely no other way!!!
otc preparations are quite effective if you use them correctly. The problem with Monistat is that they offer the one day and three day treatments and those simply are not as effective as the seven day treatments. Simply make sure you use a seven day treatment of any of the otc brands and you will be fine. Personally, I like Vagisil products myself.
you can just use the store brand vag cream. you just insert it in your vag every night before you go to bed. use the whole tube. it probably won't seem like it's working right away, but it is. if it doesn't go away after a week though, you will need to go see a doc. it worked for all my friends though, so it should work for you.
i get yeast infections often and i wont use anything but monistat..it is extremely effective...i always buy the packs that have the cream and wipes to help with irration...good luck
I got my first yeast infection when I was taking an antibiotic for lyme disease and I think I have had three total. I have never used anything other than monistat and it works. I use the three day cream because any more than three days would just be hell. My mother said that using the one day gave her sever cramps, and I don't know if that's always true, but it's just a little bit more info.