Yeast infection: fast urgent care relief.
It's Friday night and the itching is unbearable. You're pretty sure it's a yeast infection, but your gynecologist can't see you until next week.
You've tried over-the-counter treatments before, but they didn't work. You need help now.
This is when urgent care makes sense for yeast infection treatment.
Mild yeast infections can wait for your regular doctor. But severe symptoms, yeast infections that keep coming back, or when you're not sure what you have, those need same-day help.
Here's what yeast infection treatment at urgent care involves, when to seek medical care and how it compares to seeing your gynecologist.
Same-day yeast infection treatment: what urgent care can prescribe.
CityMD offers women's health services that include yeast infection treatment, pelvic exams and other urgent gynecological care.
How urgent care diagnoses yeast infections.
At CityMD, your provider will ask about symptoms and perform a pelvic exam. They may take a sample of vaginal discharge to examine under a microscope. This confirms whether you have a yeast infection or something else.
Getting the right diagnosis matters.
Prescription medications urgent care provides.
- Oral fluconazole (Diflucan). A single pill that works quickly. Yeast infection symptoms often improve within 1-2 days.
- Prescription-strength vaginal treatments. Prescription vaginal creams or suppositories. You'll use them for 7-14 days.
- Combination therapy. For severe symptoms, both oral and topical treatments together.
Antifungals are more effective than over-the-counter options.
When to visit urgent care for yeast infection treatment.
Get same-day care when:
- Over-the-counter treatments failed after 3 days
- Symptoms are severe (extreme itching, pain, swelling)
- You're not sure it's a yeast infection
- You have recurrent infections (more than 2-3 per year)
- You're pregnant
- You have diabetes or a weakened immune system
Treating recurrent yeast infections: when to seek medical care.
Yeast infections are super common. But for many women, they keep coming back. About 138 million women worldwide get recurrent yeast infections each year. That's roughly 4 out of every 100 women dealing with four or more infections a year.
Getting occasional yeast infections is normal. But frequent infections need medical attention.
What counts as recurrent yeast infections?
Four or more yeast infections in one year. Many women deal with this and it really affects their daily lives.
Don't just keep buying store treatments. There's an underlying reason you keep getting yeast infections.
Common causes of recurrent yeast infections.
- Antibiotic use (kills good bacteria)
- Uncontrolled diabetes (high blood sugar feeds yeast)
- Weakened immune system
- Hormone changes from birth control
- Resistant yeast strains
Many yeast infections are caused by different types of yeast that don't respond to regular medicine.
How urgent care treats recurrent yeast infections.
For infections that keep coming back, we can prescribe longer treatments (10-14 days) and give you medicine to take regularly to prevent new ones.
We'll also check for underlying conditions like diabetes.
Urgent care vs. a gynecologist for yeast infection treatment.
Both can treat yeast infections effectively. The right choice depends on your situation.
Choose urgent care for yeast infections when you need:
- Same-day or after-hours care
- Fast relief for acute symptoms
- Diagnosis confirmation
- Treatment when your gynecologist isn't available
See your gynecologist for:
- Recurrent infections needing long-term management
- Complicated cases with underlying health issues
- Pregnancy-related infections
- Treatment-resistant infections
What CityMD can do for yeast infection treatment.
At CityMD, we can examine you, confirm your diagnosis, prescribe oral or topical medications and treat severe or recurrent infections.
Most yeast infections clear up with treatment. Up to 90% are cured within two weeks when diagnosed and treated correctly.
Preventing future yeast infections.
- Wear cotton underwear
- Avoid douches and scented products
- Change out of wet clothing quickly
- Take probiotics if you need antibiotics
- Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes
Get yeast infection treatment at CityMD.
Dealing with a yeast infection that won't quit or symptoms too severe to wait? Your local CityMD provides same-day diagnosis and prescription treatment.
Walk in anytime, no appointment needed. We're here when you need fast relief.
We’re ready to care for you.
Visit any CityMD urgent care location in your community today for an evaluation with one of our expert providers.