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Can I Take Oral Anti Fungal For Yeast Infection?

28 years old, 197 pounds and sexual active female. Take Lexapro 20 mg and clonzepam 0.5mg once a day. I have recently been diagnosed with HPV. I have a low grade lesion and will get another pap test done in 3-6 months. I am experiencing some itching on vuvla area. I also noticed that the opening to my vagina is unusally warm. I am currently taking an oral antifungal for yeast infection. Started antifungal two days ago and still itchy and warm outside vagina.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

The itchy and warm outside vagina might be due to possible vaginal yeast infection.

Apart taking oral anti-fungal medication, I highly recommend to apply an anti-fungal cream locally into your vagina. Can discuss this further with your doctor.

I also advise to:
- keep good genital hygiene
- some of my patients had found relief in applying Greek yogurt locally
- avoid sexual intercourse until improvement

All the best!
Dr.Albana
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Can I Take Oral Anti Fungal For Yeast Infection?

Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. The itchy and warm outside vagina might be due to possible vaginal yeast infection. Apart taking oral anti-fungal medication, I highly recommend to apply an anti-fungal cream locally into your vagina. Can discuss this further with your doctor. I also advise to: - keep good genital hygiene - some of my patients had found relief in applying Greek yogurt locally - avoid sexual intercourse until improvement All the best! Dr.Albana