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What are At Home Remedies for a Vaginal Yeast Infection?

Published: July 25, 2021 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30

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The question

Dear TeenHealthFX,

What is the home remedy for vaginal yeast infection? & is there any oral pill or ointment?

Signed: TeenHealthFX


The answer

According to [WebMD, there are a few at home options for a vaginal yeast infection. There oral medications, creams, suppositories and ointments available. Before using any of the products available, it is important to make sure that you actually have a yeast infection. We strongly recommend seeing a doctor to make sure that it is in fact a yeast infection and not something more serious.

If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the  [Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.