Most infections can be treated with antifungal medications.

An overgrowth of candida can be treated with antifungal medications.

Different medications are used depending on the location of the infection.

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Vaginal discharge is a normal way for the vagina to stay lubricated and to clean itself.

Vaginal discharge that is white and clumpy may indicate a yeast infection.

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Short-course vaginal therapy for a yeast infection is a topical antifungal that is given for one to three days.

Short-course vaginal therapy is only effective for mild, uncomplicated yeast infections.

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Other yeast infections may need a topical treatment for a week or more or may require oral medications.

The topical options include vaginal suppositories (inserts), tablets, or creams.

Candidanormally lives in the vagina and is a standard part of the human microbial flora.

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Anyone can get a yeast infection, but they are much less common in men than women.

There are also antifungal creams, such as those for jock itch, and oral medications.

It depends on the severity of the infection.

Tips to Prevent a Yeast Infection: Soap and water (wash your body with unscented soap and water), Use condoms or dental dams, a shower head (shower and change clothes after working out), under wear (wear breathable clothes and cotton underwear), an X next to sugar cubes (avoid eating a lot of sugar), a hear with a clock that says WAIT (avoid sex until the infection has gone away)

Once treated, most vaginal yeast infections resolve within a week.

They can, however, be transferred between partners during sexual activity.

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