What are the types of treatments available for Yeast Infection
The treatments of yeast infection can be classified into two groups. These two groups are discussed in the following items.
• The first is the topical treatment, where the medicine is directly applied inside the vagina by insertion. It is inexpensive and has almost no side effects at all. Common topical treatments for this infection are clotrimazole, clotrimaderm, and miconazole creams directly applied to the vagina.
• The second is the systemic treatment, where the medicine is performing its task inside the body through the blood. It takes the form of pills or capsules. It is convenient to use, though more expensive and can cause side effects especially when interacted with other drugs.
The most common systemic treatment is fluconazole. It comes either by prescription or by over the counter purchase, depending on the yeast condition.
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How would a woman know if she has yeast infection?
If she has a thick discharge in her vagina, then probably she has a yeast infection. It looks like cottage cheese; however, the discharge is associated with a starchy odor and its color varies from white to a more yellowish tinge.
Aside from this kind of discharge (which, according to studies, are only experienced by 20 percent of the women with yeast infection), the easiest way that a woman can tell if she has yeast infection is the itchiness in and around her vagina. Her vulvar area can be red and swollen, making her urination painful. Sexual intercourse can also be painful as well.
There are also other indicators of yeast infection, such as abdominal pain, muscle and joint pain, persistent heartburn, severe itching, and white spots found on the mouth and the tongue. However, almost all women have the possibility of contracting yeast infection, so it is recommended to always look out for discharge and itching of the vagina. Some do not experience these symptoms.
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