How long does it take to cure a yeast infection?

[scaredwoman953]

So here's the deal.  Almost 2 months ago I started getting an itching sensation on my vulva.  I was freaked out that it was a STD, and finally got the guts to face the music and go see a NP who said it is very well a yeast infection on the outside of my vagina.  (I have no abnormal discharge).  She gave me a 3 day regim which seemed to cure the itchiness, but made the area more red and irritated.  So then I got more guts and finally went to a gyno who cultured the red irritated area and checked it out.  She told me that she saw nothing abnormal but saw some yeast.  So there it was confirmed.  A yeast infection of the skin surrounding my vagina.  She gave me diflucan, in on pill to take and also gave me monistat 7 to use as well.  So I took the pill 3 days ago today and have been using the cream since.  I feel better with the itching again, but at night, I think I touch the area, so when I wake up in the morning it's red again.  I feel like these treatments aren't working.  
How long do I have to wait for the treatments to work.  Am I just expecting it to cure the yeast infection too soon? Is this something that takes time to heal?  
It's just really irritating.  It's been almost 2 months and I would like it to go away.
Can anyone give me some insights?  
Also, I got to the gym alot and wait to shower and change out of my gym clothes until I get home.  I have been obstaining from the gym since the day I went to the dr in hopes that it will help make the healing process go a little faster.  
Also, I've been using Dial bar soap to clean the area, is this too strong?

[Enchantedd]

I dont know what to do im a very. Young age and its been very itchy down there and irritated and i dont know what to. Do im scared to go tell my parents or see a doctor i dont kbow what to do i need some help??

[Enchantedd]

Im a young girl and im not sure what it is im scared to assume anything but im thinking its a yeast infection im scared to go see a doctor. Or tell my parent's all i have been doing it wash witg sope and water, the thing is its doing nothing it still itches and it irritated i dont know what to do

[Amister123]

I have a yeast infection but im only 12 i dont know what to do i took a pill but it didnt help

[Gemini1953]

One thing I found that was a fast fix for vaginal yeast infections is to get a capsule of probiotics and insert it into the vagina.  Relief is usually overnight but worth treating it for a few days.

If the infection is outside you can in addition to using it as a vaginal insert break open a capsule in a small amount of water and swab the area and it doesn't hurt one bit to take the probiotics orally.

Be sure you DO NOT t buy the probiotics in the pearl form.  You just want it in a regular capsule that will dissolve quickly.  

[nadine21]

I think this is my 6th day having YI and im 19 years old.. I did go to doctor and she prescribed me medicine like vaginal suppository every night before i go to sleep and betadine wash after i pee.. i dont know if its working  bec. its still itchy mostly at night that made me cry.. but unlike in my 4th days it hurts to death to pee bec. of scratching too much but now the itchyness is getting less .. I wanna get better soon, my mom found out that im not virgin lol ! Omg i wanna get better soon -_-

[naturallyme356]

Starchild:

Thank you! I am currently going thru a process of healing this yeast infection naturally as well. I just wanted to add that using Sweet Almond Oil after you wash and dry your vagina hlps with the dry, itchy feeling. The oil of oregano is an awesome , powerful antiseptic. Thanks for sharing non chemicals applications.