If you’re experiencing itching, irritation, or unusual discharge, it’s worth being evaluated rather than guessing, since other conditions can cause similar symptoms.
If you’ve had three or more yeast infections in a year, you may be dealing with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, which can benefit from a more customized treatment approach.
A vaginal yeast infection happens when Candida, a yeast that naturally lives in the body, grows out of balance, and antifungal treatment restores that balance.
Getting the right diagnosis matters, since yeast infection symptoms can overlap with other types of vaginitis that require different treatment.
If yeast infections keep coming back, we can build a longer-term plan to help reduce how often they happen.
Evaluation and treatment for yeast infections are typically covered as a standard medical visit.
We recommend confirming your office visit and prescription benefits with your insurance provider before your appointment.
Yeast infections happen when Candida, a fungus that naturally lives in the body, grows excessively. Risk factors include recent antibiotic use, pregnancy, hormonal changes, and diabetes.
Common symptoms include itching, irritation, redness, abnormal discharge, and discomfort during urination or intercourse.
Treatment typically involves antifungal medication, either as a topical vaginal treatment or an oral medication, depending on your symptoms and history.
Over-the-counter options exist, but getting evaluated helps confirm the diagnosis, since other conditions can cause similar symptoms and may need different treatment.
Three or more infections in a year is considered recurrent and may need an extended or customized treatment plan.
Most insurance plans cover evaluation and treatment as a standard visit. We recommend confirming your specific benefits before your appointment.
