What are the common symptoms of a yeast infection?

The most common symptoms include vaginal itching, thick white discharge (often compared to cottage cheese), redness, and burning, especially during urination or sex.

How are yeast infections treated?

Most yeast infections are treated with antifungal medications, such as topical creams or oral fluconazole. TeleDirectMD provides fast video visits and can send prescriptions to your pharmacy when appropriate.

Can yeast infections go away on their own?

Mild yeast infections sometimes improve without treatment, but most cases require antifungal medication to fully resolve symptoms and prevent recurrence.

When should I see a doctor for a yeast infection?

You should see a doctor if this is your first yeast infection, if you have four or more infections in a year, if your symptoms are severe, or if you are pregnant or have uncontrolled diabetes.

Yeast Infection (Vaginal Candidiasis) – Symptoms, Relief & Treatment

Aug 20

Written By Parth Bhavsar

What is a Yeast Infection?

A yeast infection, or vaginal candidiasis, happens when an overgrowth of Candida fungus in the vagina causes itching, irritation and discharge. It’s extremely common and usually not serious, but proper treatment helps symptoms go away faster and reduces the chance of recurrence.

Common Symptoms of Yeast Infection

-Thick, white, “cottage cheese”–like discharge (usually odorless)

- Intense vaginal itching and irritation
- Redness and swelling of the vulva
- Burning wirination or intercourse

Yeast Infection vs. Bacterial Vaginosis

- Discharge: thick, white, clumpy vs thin, gray or off white

- Odor: none or very mild vs fishy smell

- Itching/redness: common, often severe vs minimal or none

- Cause: Candida fungal overgrowth vs imbalance of vaginal bacteria

What Causes Yeast Infections?

- Antibiotic use

- Hormonal changes (pregnancy, birth control, menopause)

- Uncontrolled diabetes

- Tight or non breathable clothing

- Frequent douching or use of scented soaps

How TeleDirectMD Treats Yeast Infections

We follow CDC‑recommended treatments:

- Fluconazole 150 mg – a single oral tablet (most common option)

- Topical azole antifungal creams – clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.

- Pregnancy: Topical azoles only (no oral fluconazole for safety)

Most patients notice significant relief within 24–48 hours of starting treatment.

Preventing Recurrence

- Wear breathable cotton underwear

- Avoid scented vaginal washes or douches

- Change out of wet swimsuits or workout clothes promptly

- Keep blood sugar well controlled if you have diabetes

FAQs

Will a yeast infection go away without treatment?

Sometimes mild infections resolve on their own, but treatment works faster and prevents worsening.

Can I use over‑the‑counter creams for a yeast infection?

Yes, 1–7 day OTC antifungal creams are effective, but oral fluconazole is often more convenient.

Do men get yeast infections?

Yes. Men can get yeast infections, typically causing irritation on the penis after sexual contact with an infected partner.

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