Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Candidal vaginitis, Yeast infection, VVC,Vaginal candidiasis
Vaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection of the vagina most commonly caused by Candida albicans. It occurs when yeast that normally lives in small amounts overgrows due to factors like antibiotic use, hormonal changes, or diabetes. Symptoms include vaginal itching, burning, redness, and a thick white discharge resembling cottage cheese. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and may be confirmed by microscopic examination or culture. Treatment usually involves topical antifungal creams or a single oral dose of fluconazole.
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# Treatment Summary for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis The treatment landscape includes both OTC and prescription options. First-line OTC treatments are clotrimazole and miconazole (available as creams or suppositories), which are effective, safe during pregnancy, and provide symptom relief within days. For convenience, tioconazole offers single-dose OTC therapy. When OTC options fail, prescription alternatives include terconazole (stronger activity against resistant Candida strains) and butoconazole (single-dose cream with high cure rates, safe in pregnancy). Fluconazole is a convenient one-time oral option but is contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal risks.
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6 Treatments for Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Diflucan
Gyne-Lotrimin, Lotrimin
Monistat 1, Monistat 3, Monistat 7
Terazol 3, Terazol 7
Gynazole-1
Vagistat-1
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