Dear Jacqui,
I was treated with Diflucan for a yeast infection. It seems to have gone away but I still have a small about of itching and tenderness. How long should this last and should I be concerned? Millie

Dear Millie,
Some yeast infections are recurrent, sometimes a particular drug doesn't completely eradicate an infection and a second treatment is indicated. This is not unusual. Please check if the symptoms subside within a couple of days, and, if not, you need to call your doctor and describe the problems you still notice.

You also should be very careful about personal hygiene. Do not sit in scented bubble bath. Do not use any products in the vaginal area containing fragrance, deodorants, plant additives and definitely NO DOUCHING.

I suggest you use a pH balanced soap or body wash only to cleanse the vaginal area. Ingredients like the ones mentioned above easily destroy the delicate vaginal balance often resulting in infections. Please read up about vaginal infections on our site, you can really learn a lot about what to do or not to do so you can avoid further infections.

The Very Private Body Wash was specifically developed for women who have had or are prone to infections. It is very mild; pH balanced and, of course, does not contain any fragrance or chemical colors.

In fact, it will help protect you against vaginal irritations simply by washing daily. I also suggest that you start taking acidophilus capsules daily for at least a month. They will help reestablish a healthy balance in your vagina and can be bought at any drugstore.

Jacqui





	"I was treated with Diflucan but still have tenderness and itching." Dear Jacqui, I was treated with Diflucan for a yeast infection. It seems to have gone away but I still have a small about of itching and tenderness. How long should this last and should I be concerned? Millie Dear Millie, Some yeast infections are recurrent, sometimes a particular drug doesn't completely eradicate an infection and a second treatment is indicated. This is not unusual. Please check if the symptoms subside within a couple of days, and, if not, you need to call your doctor and describe the problems you still notice. You also should be very careful about personal hygiene. Do not sit in scented bubble bath. Do not use any products in the vaginal area containing fragrance, deodorants, plant additives and definitely NO DOUCHING. I suggest you use a pH balanced soap or body wash only to cleanse the vaginal area. Ingredients like the ones mentioned above easily destroy the delicate vaginal balance often resulting in infections. Please read up about vaginal infections on our site, you can really learn a lot about what to do or not to do so you can avoid further infections. The Very Private Body Wash was specifically developed for women who have had or are prone to infections. It is very mild; pH balanced and, of course, does not contain any fragrance or chemical colors. In fact, it will help protect you against vaginal irritations simply by washing daily. I also suggest that you start taking acidophilus capsules daily for at least a month. They will help reestablish a healthy balance in your vagina and can be bought at any drugstore. Jacqui Copyright 2001 Brandwynne Corporation. All rights reserved. Thank you for your trust.

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