How to Cure Yeast Infection (self-treatment)?

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After knowing causes and symptoms of vaginal yeast infections, now you may be looking for information about how to cure yeast infection! There are a number of treatment choices to choose from, and the best choice should be based to your condition. Some popular treatment options are nonprescription vaginal boric acid capsules, vaginal medicine (prescription oral), and nonprescription vaginal medicine.

You may also be interested to know and read more about how to prevent yeast infections!

And generally there are two major options for treating signs or symptoms of vaginal yeast infection: (1) see a doctor to get an examination (including clearly diagnosis) and (2) self-diagnose your signs/ symptoms (and then use nonprescription medicine).

This article is not directed to jump directly to get the final diagnosis (or conclusion) and the best treatment for your case. It is much better  to talk with a doctor to get more advices and the right treatment that you need  to cure your yeast infection!

As mentioned before, there is also treatment option that you can do on your own at home (nonprescription medication). The choice between nonprescription and prescription medication is closely dependent to the latest condition of your yeast infection! However, once again it is much better to discuss with your doctor first before going to your self-treatment!

In general, you can choose to use self-treatment (without a doctor diagnosis or use nonprescription medication) to cure your yeast infection, only if:

1. You don’t have recurrent infections.
2. You are not pregnant, because it is too risk if you take self-treatment without a doctor diagnosis while you are being pregnant.
3. You don’t get STD (it is sexually transmitted disease)! If you have been exposed to it, you need a medical exam first to find the best treatment that you should choose!
4. In the past 2 months, you get the diagnosis of yeast infection! But your yeast infection symptoms are clearly a recurrence of the infection.

However, if you in doubt about your condition, don't take the risk on your own! See a doctor to get more detailed information and for a completely examination, diagnosis, and best advice of the treatment!