Once monilia sets in, treatment usually consists of some form o nystatin taken as a suppository. Suppositories have fewer side effects than nystatin taken orally, and they can be used during pregnancy, but they may not be strong enough to cure a severe yeast infection. Other methods of treating monilia include various prescription creams and pills, or painting the vagina, cervix and vulva with gentian violet. This is bright purple and stains, so you must wear a sanitary napkin. This messy procedure really helps, except in rare cases when there is a severe reaction to the gentian violet.
Many women have trich organisms in their vaginas, though often they are without symptoms.
Usually women with trich have a thin, foamy vaginal discharge that is yellowish green or gray in color and has a foul odor. If another infection is present along with trichamoniasis, the discharge may be thicker and whiter. Trich is usually diagnosed by examining vaginal discharge under a microscope. It can also cause a urinary tract infection. Sometimes, emotional stress can cause symptoms to flare up or recur.