The wait is to see if the bacteria returns and that she will need re-treatment. There is no sense being treated for an overread test. I have re-occurring yeast infections on a monthly basis. I would like to know if there is any over the counter drug that I could take or some form of a natural vitamin that would help. In the past I have always had to use some sort of a cream, but I would like to prevent it before this becomes necessary.
Yeast infections are bothersome and can be costly.
Recurrent infections can be due to antibiotic usage, birth control pills, diabetes mellitus or other metabolic medical conditions. There are currently over the counter anti-yeast medications which can be used intravaginally. Sometimes it is necessary to stop birth control pills to correct the problem. Vaginal yeast infections in the third world are treated with natural yogurt. This is accomplished by douching with a tablespoon of active or fermenting yogurt in 8 oz of warm tap water.