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  • You could go to the doctor or free clinic for an exam and get medicine. If this is your first yeast infection, you should go to a doctor to be sure that is what iti is. If it is something like clamidia, you need different medicine; flagyl. Clamidia (spelling?) can cause you to go sterile, so its important to get it cleared up right away. If you are positive it is a yeast infection, you can go to Walmart or a drug store. Go to the feminine products aisle. There will be several choices, they are all about the same. No need for a parent's approval. Buy something else with it so you can throw it all on the counter to pay for it and you won't feel as weird if it bothers you.
  • You don't need parental approval. The treatments are available over the counter. You need to know that yeast infections are not necessarily tied to sexual activity. Virgins can get yeast infections. So can anybody who is on long term antibiotics. If you aren't sure what you have, saying to your parents that you think you have a yeast infection isn't the same as declaring that you are sexually active. If you are sure this is what you have here are some names of both the active ingredient and the over the counter retail names. Tioconazole Vaginal Ointment Tioconazole (Vagistat-1) is an antifungal onitment that is used to treat monilia yeast infections of the vagina. Tioconzaole vaginal ointment should only be used in the vagina. Use the ointment at bedtime by gently inserting the applicator in to the vagina and push the plunger fully to release the ointment. Only one dose is needed for treatment of your yeast infection. Butoconazole Vaginal Cream Butoconazole Vaginal Cream is the gneric name for the brand names, Femstat, Gynazole 1, Myselex 3. Butoconzaole vaginal creams are antifungal agents that relieve the symptoms of yeast infections. They are available in 1-day or 3-day treatment approaches. Clotrimzaole Vaginal Cream Clotrimzaole Vaginal Cream is the generic name for the brand name antifungals Gyne-Lotrimin, Bynix, Mycelex-7, Myselex-G and Trivagizole. They all are antifungal agents that treat the symptoms of yeast infections. Both vaginal tablets and vaginal creams are available for Clotrimazole products. Tell your health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of use with Clotrimzaole products. Do not use for more than one week. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, notify your physician prior to using non-prescription products. Here are some tips for preventing yeast infections in the future: Avoid wearing tight clothing that may cause irritation of the vaginal and surrounding tissue. Wear cotton undergarments when possible. Avoid wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Avoid wearing panty hose or leotards for extended periods of time. Make sure your genital area is dried off completely before you get dressed. Don’t wear wet swimsuits or other damp clothing for long periods of time. Avoid douching or using feminine sprays regularly. Avoid scented tampons or performs.
  • You do not need parental approval for any over the counter medication. but you SHOULD make sure that you don't have something that requires a prescription just in case it is not a yeast infection. Try eating yogurt for a week straight first and if it doesn't at least improve a little bit, then you might have something worse that could cause infirtility if you allow it to go untreated. See a doctor!

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