Yeast infection creams are among the most widely used treatments for fighting yeast infections. The average woman will have one or two (or possibly more) yeast infections in her lifetime, so it’s important that you know what to do and how to treat it.
yeast creams
It used to be the case that these were only available by prescription. These days, however, they can be easily purchased without a prescription. They work with an antifungal action and most of them are from the “azole” family of drugs.
Simply apply the cream inside the vagina as directed and normally for several days.
suppositories
Some women prefer to use antifungal suppositories instead. These are inserted into the vagina where they slowly release the antifungal drug over a period of time. They are available in a variety of dosages and activation times. Some women prefer slower-release medications because they are not as strong as others.
oral drugs
Although most women use topical treatments such as those mentioned above, others may be given capsules to swallow. These are typically only available by prescription, depending on where you live. They are usually only given to women who have recurring episodes of yeast infections, especially those in whom it recurs at least 4 times in a year.
Natural Methods
Many women do not want to use pharmaceutical or synthetic drugs due to possible side effects. Others may have recurring infections for which medications don’t seem to work to keep the infection at bay. Natural treatments can be successful where drugs are not.