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There are not a lot of oral medications approved for the treatment of a yeast infection. The main problem is the cell membrane of fungus (yeast is a fungus) is very similar to the cell membranes of humans and other animals. So there is an obvious concern, and rightly so, that a medication will not cause harm to human cells while trying to kill the fungus (yeast) cells. So it's easy to understand why there are only approximately ten compounds that have been cleared for oral
treatment of yeast infections.

External yeast infections, of course, are a different matter and the oral drugs mentioned above are meant for use when an internal yeast infection is present.

There are so many reasons why a pregnant woman must never treat herself when she develops a yeast infection and it is much safer to get the point of view of a gynecologist. Never, ever use OTC yeast infection treatments if you are pregnant. There are too many variables that could cause your diagnosis to be wrong - only your medical practitioner is competent to diagnosis your symptoms and select the correct course of treatment. It's pretty certain that during a pregnancy no orally administered drugs will be prescribed.

Anti-fungal creams or vaginal suppositories may be used for yeast infection treatment. The normal course of treatment during pregnancy is seven days. Still, we cannot stress enough the importance of having your yeast infection treated during your pregnancy by your OB/GYN.

Nystatin and Amphotericin B are two polyene antibiotics that are used in various formulations. They treat Oral Thrush as well as more serious systemic Candidiasis conditions. It's true, Amphotericin B can be used to treat Oral Thrush, but it is also very effective when used intravenously to treat serious, life-threatening systemic fungal infections. Infections of this class can put your life in jeopardy. Treat them with the seriousness they deserve. Esophageal, vaginal, and mucosal Candidiasis can be treated effectively with Nystatin. While polyene antibiotics aren't of the azole class, they are both ergosterol inhibitors.

In America, an astonishing one-third of the adult woman population will experience recurring Candidiasis infections. A woman who is subject to recurring yeast infections can count on having about one every three months. If you have repeated yeast infections then you need to see your doctor for a consultation to determine the cause.

If you are one of those people who have repeated yeast infections, even those you have successfully eliminated, you need to have your doctor evaluate the reason. There are other medical conditions that could be causing the recurring infections, and that is one thing that needs to be determined. If you see your doctor and get the correct treatment for your infection, you will be assured that the treatment will bring successful results and be safe. Pregnancy, of course, is a major concern if any form of vaginitis occurs. However, if you have, or have infected someone, who has a weakened immune system, that is also a major concern. Another good benefit of talking to your doctor about your infection is that you will be more familiar with the symptoms of a vaginal infection in the event it returns.