Natural Yeast Infection Treatments
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Natural Yeast Infection Treatments for Gentle Symptom Reduction
Treat fungal conditions gently with CVS Pharmacy's natural yeast infection treatment range. These creams and suppositories are mild enough for sensitive skin yet can help quickly relieve itching, dryness and other symptoms.
How to Naturally Treat a Yeast Infection
Natural yeast infection treatments for women and men consist of probiotics, boric acid, apple cider vinegar and certain herbal ingredients. Probiotics are well known for their ability to help prevent yeast growth and support the optimal health and microbiome of the vagina or penis. Taking a probiotic supplement may help lower your risk of developing a yeast infection, especially during a course of antibiotics.
Boric acid-based suppositories are another effective drug-free solution suitable for most women. Boric acid can kill yeast and resolve an infection within just 2 weeks, and it may also help heal conditions resistant to standard antifungal drugs.
Apple cider vinegar and herbal treatments vary in effectiveness. Vinegar can help create a pH unsuitable for yeast growth, and certain herbs, such as oregano, may kill fungus. These treatments might help prevent the condition, but you'll likely need to pair them with antifungal drugs for active infections.
Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection Naturally?
Mild yeast infections generally don't need to be treated by a doctor. They usually resolve quickly without any lasting problems using over-the-counter drug-based or natural treatments for yeast infections.
If you're experiencing a fungal infection for the first time or aren't sure whether yeast is responsible for your symptoms, you may still want to discuss the condition with your physician or pharmacist first. Sexually transmitted infections, allergic reactions and other diseases can present similar symptoms, but these conditions require different treatments.
Can Yeast Infections Go Away on Their Own?
Yeast infections can go away without treatment occasionally, but it's unclear how often this occurs. Spontaneous recovery might be more likely if you develop a yeast infection after taking antibiotics or medications that suppress your immune system for a short period, as the conditions that allow the overgrowth of the yeast aren't permanent.
In general, you should assume any yeast infection requires treatment. Using a product such as Monistat or CVS Health miconazole helps kill the fungus and heal the illness quickly, providing rapid relief of itching and irritation. You can also apply a natural yeast infection treatment, such as FemiClear, to further soothe symptoms.