Yeast infections and vulvitis are becoming common place among many infections in the Western world
. This isn't surprising in a world that is becoming less active but eating more and more food, which is dominated by high fat and high protein. Many people find that treatments they receive for their yeast infection problems work but a few months later they are hit with another infection. This isn't surprising when nothing in their lifestyle has changed.
The treatments available tend to resolve the symptoms so you don't experience itchiness or discharge. Treatment gives you the appearance that you have been cured but this is far from the truth. However these treatments can be effective for relieving you so it is worth acknowledging them (just don't expect a lifetime cure unless you change your diet and lifestyle).
Antifungal medications are used to treat both vulvitis and vaginal yeast infections. These are usually applied topically in and around the vagina. However you can also get oral antifungals and sometimes you are recommended to have a mixture of both for maxmimum impact.
There are various topical antifungals available over the counter. These include Monistat, Lotrimin, Femstat 3 and Terazol 3. This makes it convenient for you to get treatment without having to make a doctor's appointment. However make sure that if you choose to get this over the counter that you actually have a yeast problem as many symptoms are similar to those of chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis and gonorrhoea.
If you decide to go the the doctors, you are more likely to receive tablets that you place inside the vagina. This is the preferred treatment and Monistat (the over the counter medication mentioned above) is the same as this. Oral medications are only given if completely necessary as they have side effects.
The oral tablet you will get will most likely be Diflucan if the vaginal tablets do not work. These have unpleasant side effects you may or may not experience and are not given if you are pregnant.
Even though these treatments are effective at clearing up symptoms, your best bet in resolving your issue for good is to make some lifestyle changes. One of the biggest contributing factors to infections are dietary. Cut down your fat intake and make healthier choices for freedom from yeast.