When it comes to severe yeast infection treatments, it can be so difficult to get to the root cause of the infections and actually cure it for good. The first thing to do is to visit your doctor and see what they have to say.

Antifungal Medicine

The most common severe yeast infection treatments make use of antifungal medicine. This is taken for just a few days if your symptoms are mild, but if they are severe then treatment generally takes longer to work.

You can take these medicines either in the mouth, or by inserting them directly into the vagina – both have shown success as a treatment for yeast infections.

Oral Treatment

For girls under the age of 16, oral treatment is usually recommended, though it’s not suitable for breastfeeding or pregnant women. However, these treatments can cause some side effects including:

• Headaches,
• Bloating,
• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Flatulence,
• Upset Stomach,
• Constipation,
• Diarrhea.

Intravaginal Pessaries (Vaginal Treatment)

The treatments designed for the vagina can also bring about a number of symptoms:

1. They can be difficult to use,
2. They might cause itching or burning,
3. They can damage latex condoms and diaphragms.

It’s important to visit your doctor if you think you might need either of these severe yeast infection treatments. However, they only treat the symptoms and don’t work on the root cause. If you want to get to the bottom of your yeast infections, and avoid those unpleasant symptoms, then I’ve found the best bet is to go with a holistic approach such as Yeast Infection No More.