What happens if a yeats infection goes untreated?
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Yeast infections can cause severe discomfort but rarely cause serious health problems. Left untreated, vaginal yeast infections often clear up on their own, usually when menstruation begins. Menstrual blood raises the vaginal pH, causing the number of yeast cells to decrease because they can't grow in the pH present during menstruation.
Recurring yeast infections may be difficult to prevent or cure. There are significant differences between occasional, easily treatable yeast infections and recurring infections that seriously affect a woman's life. Women who have recurring yeast infections should be tested for underlying causes so that the appropriate treatment can be chosen.
You can pass yeast infections on to sexual partners if you do not use protection!
it could go away on its own, or it could get even worse. best to have it checked out.
You would be miserable. You can treat it over the counter. But if a first time a doctor should make sure that is what it is
Complications:
persistent discomfort
superficial skin infection (from scratching)
complications of the causative condition (such as gonorrhea and candida infection)
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The yeast will eventually balance out and be at a normal level again. Often a period will do this but in the meantime it is best to be sure that is what it is and since effective treatment is available why be miserable in the meantime?
a yeast infection can easily be treated with over the counter medicine like Monistat. a change in diet is also recommended. they say cranberry juice and yogurt are alsohelpful in decreasing symptoms. with these different options, there's no reason to suffer the itchy discomfort. to answer your question, if untreated, the symptoms will eventually subside but that can take awhile. check out the link below for some more tips.
It can cause infertility! Get it treated!
You will feel uncomfortable with the itchiness at your intimate area. It is advisable to wash it regularly.
Alternatively, you can try using herbal products of 'Manjakani' (Oak Gall). It helps to eliminate excessive vaginal discharge, itching and unpleasant odors.
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