Re: Once off treatment for yeast infection
From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Oct 2002 09:23:46 -0500 (CDT)
The single dose treatment is often quite effective. In the case that it
doesn't work in your case, then you may use an extended dose treatment
for 6 or 7 days. It is "normal" for your vulva to be swollen, since the
infection induces inflammation of the affected tissues.
At Sat, 26 Oct 2002, Maggie wrote:
>
>I just took Canesten 500mg once off treatment for Yeast infection. (It
>was a capsule)
>I have read here that even the 3 day once are not effective then what
>can I say about the one day only. The doctor said it’s good but I don’t
>believe it will work
>Has someone heard of that one, how effective it is?
>What should I do next if it doesn’t work?
>I asked for oral medication as well but I was told that it does have
>side effects (it can damage my liver).
>Can someone tell me how long should I restrict my self from having sex,
>I know usually during the treatment but in my case is one off only so
>not sure and how long I have to wait before I take another medication if
>this one does not work.
>
>Not experience with Yeast infections this is my first time at 35 years
>of age.
>My vulva is still a bit swollen not sure if this is normal with Yeast
>infection?
>
>--
>Maggie
>Thank you
>
>--
>tslavtcheva@hotmail.com
>
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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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