Can I treat a yeast infection on my own?

A mild vaginal yeast infection may go away without treatment. If you have mild symptoms, you may want to wait to see if that happens. If you’re not pregnant and you know that your symptoms are caused by a yeast infection, you can treat it yourself with an over-the-counter antifungal medicine.

How do you detox a yeast infection?

There are many ways to do a cleanse, but two common ways are:

1. Drinking only fluids, such as lemon water or bone broth.
2. Eating mainly vegetables, such as salads and steamed vegetables, alongside a small amount of protein throughout the day.

How do doctors diagnose a yeast infection?

Ask questions about your medical history. This might include gathering information about past vaginal infections or sexually transmitted infections.

Perform a pelvic exam. Your doctor examines your external genitals for signs of infection.

Test vaginal secretions.

What is the fastest way to get rid of a yeast infection?

Prevention. The best way to treat a yeast infection?

Probiotics. A recent Italian study showed that inserting a probiotic tablet in your vagina nightly for seven nights,then every third night for three weeks and then once a week,…

Tea tree oil.

How are yeast infections are diagnosed?

Yeast infections are simple to diagnose. Your doctor will ask about your medical history . This includes whether you’ve had yeast infections before. They may also ask if you’ve ever had an STI. The next step is a pelvic exam . Your doctor will examine your vaginal walls and cervix.

How to diagnose a yeast infection at home?

You can diagnose yourself at home. So if you have the classic symptoms — fishy odor, abnormal discharge, and/or itching or burning — use the strip test to check your vagina’s acidity level. If it comes back normal after 10 seconds, it’s likely a yeast infection, so grab an anti-fungal cream for treatment.