Title: How Yeast Infection Is Treated
Headings: How Vaginal Yeast Infection Is Treated
How Vaginal Yeast Infection Is Treated
Over-the-Counter Therapies
When To Contact Your Doctor
Prescriptions
Home Remedies and Lifestyle
Advice for Relieving Yeast Infection Symptoms
Complementary Medicine (CAM)
Boric Acid Suppository
Probiotics and Active-Culture Yogurt
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Content: How Yeast Infection Is Treated
Sexual Health
Reproductive Health Issues
Vaginal Health
Yeast Infections
Yeast Infection Guide
Yeast Infection Guide
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How Vaginal Yeast Infection Is Treated
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Tracee Cornforth
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Tracee Cornforth is a freelance writer who covers menstruation, menstrual disorders, and other women's health issues. Learn about our editorial process
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Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD on July 19, 2019
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Anita Sadaty, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at North Shore University Hospital and founder of Redefining Health Medical. Learn about our Medical Review Board
Anita Sadaty, MD
Updated on August 16, 2019
A vaginal yeast infection is a common and uncomfortable problem that most women will experience at least once. 1 It needs to be diagnosed by your doctor to rule out other causes of the symptoms, but it can usually be effectively treated with an over-the-counter product. For severe or frequent yeast infections, your doctor may prescribe a single-dose oral medication instead. There are many lifestyle changes you can make to help speed the clearing of an infection and prevent a recurrence. Verywell / Emily Roberts
Over-the-Counter Therapies
The OTC products available for vaginal yeast infections typically have one of four active ingredients: butoconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, and tioconazole. These drugs are in the same anti-fungal family and work in similar ways to break down the cell wall of the Candida organism until it dissolves. These products are generally considered safe to use if you are pregnant.