Vaginal Yeast Infection
Prescriptions: Target Audience
Yeast
infections are caused by a specific fungus known as
Candida and the one responsible for Candidiasis is known
as Candida albicans. Yeast is a common organism seen in
areas of moisture such as mouth and vagina. It is
estimated that about 20% women carry the fungus in the
vaginal area.
Vaginal
yeast infections occur when new yeast finds its way into
the vaginal area or when there are more number of fungus
present compared to the number of protective bacteria.
The decrease in protective bacteria can occur when they
are destroyed by immunosuppressive drugs which are taken
to treat a respiratory or urinary tract infection.
Vaginal yeast infections can also be a result of serious
injury to the inner lining of the vagina after the
patient was subjected to chemotherapy. Also women who
have been taking cortisone related medication like
prednisone are also more prone to developing vaginal
yeast infection. There are also numerous lifestyle,
dietary and genetic factors that can make a woman prone
to Candida overgrowth.
Types
of Vaginal Yeast Infection
Prescriptions
Yeast Vaginitis and
vulvitis can be treated with the aid of antifungal
medications which are applied in the vaginal area or
taken orally. Mixed infections involving more than one
type of microbe will require a combo of treatments. The
commonly applied creams include butoconazole (Femstat
3), miconazole (Monistat), clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and
terconazole (Terazol 3). Over the counter medications
are not advised to treat yeast vagnitis for the simple
reason that other infection can exhibit similar
symptoms. Clotrimazole is commonly
used for treatment of local infections and is related
is ketoconazole, fluconazole, miconazole and itraconazole.The
drug is allowed to dissolve in the mouth,
or inserted vaginally. Miconazole is a FDA
approved drug for treat yeast infection of the vagina.
It doesn't require prescription except for a specific
formulation called Monistat-Derm.
Miconazole
should never be taken orally and is for use only in the
vaginal area. Miconazole has been known to cause
irritation and burning as side effects. Terconazole is
another FDA approved drug which is used for the
treatment of vaginal yeast infection. However it comes
with a plethora of side effects including painful
menstrual periods, headache, chills, fever, and
abdominal pain. Increased sensitivity and burning
sensation of the vagina. For instance
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and bacteria vaginosis all show the
same symptoms. It is always
advised to take a vaginal yeast
infection prescription from a certified doctor. Oral
vaginal yeast infection prescriptions
include fluconazole (Diflucan). Most
doctors use vaginal tablets or suppositories rather
than oral medications in order to treat vaginal
yeast infections. This is because oral antifungal treatments
have been frequently known to cause side
effects such as abdominal pain, headache and nausea. Note
that oral antifungal medications are strongly advised
against during pregnancy.
No matter what
amount of over-the-counter medication you take it is
impossible to take down an infection which is as
persistent as a fungus. The only option is to
incorporate a holistic solution with a multi-pronged
approach.
Did you
know that the holistic all natural approach is the only
method that tackles the yeast infection internal
environment from the root thus eliminating all candida
related
symptoms and prevent their recurrence
permanently?
