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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - Vaginal Yeast Infection

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the infection?

Helpful measures to prevent vaginal yeast infections include:

asking sexual partners to use a condom

controlling blood glucose levels if the woman has diabetes

limiting intake of dietary sugars

limiting time spent in a wet bathing suit

limiting use of feminine hygiene products

using antifungal creams, such as miconazole, clotrimazole, or nystatin when taking oral antibiotics

wearing loose clothing and cotton underwear

wiping the buttocks from front to back after bowel movements

What are the long-term effects of the infection?

With proper treatment, the infection should resolve in a few days to a week.

What are the risks to others?

Vaginal yeast infections are not believed to be transmitted from one person to another.

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