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Q: Yeast infections - is Premarin safe for dry & irritated vagi
asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 17th, 2007
I recently went to the doctor for a yeast infection. I was taking a low dose birth control pill and discontinued it because I tend to get yeast infections on birth control. The doctor confirmed the presence of yeast and prescribed difulcan for 10 days. She also prescribed 1 gram daily of Premarin for dry vagina. I can't find any info. about prescribing this for a young female. I'm a little concerned that this isn't a good treatment to take for 6 weeks. I can't find information that doesn't relate to menopause. Is this medicine safe for a yeast infection and irritated vagina? Should I get a second opinion?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on August 8th, 2007
Womens Conditions Answer A3146
Difulcan is an oral antifungal drug that can be used for treating chronic vaginal yeast infections. Premarin is an estrogen drug used for treating vaginal dryness due to lack of estrogen during menopause. I am not sure why are you experiencing vaginal dryness. In your case, menopause is out of the question due to your age (late 20's). Acute yeast infections are usually treated with a local antimycotic. Chronic (reoccurring) vaginal infections are treated with local and systemic (oral) antimycotics. In case of chronic yeast infections, a microbiological examination should be completed to test yeast sensitivity to various antimycotics.




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