How long does it take to treat a yeast infection?

While they're common -- and uncomfortable -- yeast infections are rarely serious. Identifying and treating an uncomplicated yeast infection early relieves the vaginal itching and burning within a few days. However, vaginal and vulvar irritation can last for up to two weeks. read more

When you take antibiotics you essentially are killing the bad bacteria and your infection is gone, BUT, it takes longer for your good bacteria to reproduce and the bad bacteria overgrows once more leaving you with reoccuring, chronic yeast infections. read more

In rare cases people won't need to treat yeast infection at all. According to HealthLinkBC, "mild vaginal yeast infection may go away without treatment." 1 However, should mild symptoms develop, you may want to observe if any other alarming signs manifest. read more

While mild yeast infections should go away within a few days, more severe infections could take longer to effectively treat. Your doctor may prescribe a medication for you to take that lasts up to two weeks. read more