Vaginal Yeast Infections: Vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis, genital candidiasis, or vulvovaginal candidiasis) is a fungal or yeast infection. Symptoms include vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, painful or burning urination, and painful intercourse. There are a variety of causes of a vaginal yeast infection. Treatment is generally OTC vaginal yeast infection medication.
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Ethinyl Estradiol And LevonorgestrelEthinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ova...learn more »
Ethinyl Estradiol And NorethindroneEthinyl estradiol and norethindrone is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovar...learn more »
Terconazole VaginalTerconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »
ClotrimazoleClotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections...learn more »
Tioconazole VaginalTioconazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus...learn more »
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