Clotrimazole's Gotchu, Girl!

Clotrimazole’s Gotchu, Girl!

Normal girl things? Crushes, fashion, and periods.

You know what else is a normal girl thing? Vaginal yeast infection!

Yes, it’s a fairly common condition, so we should normalize talking about it. Don’t worry, it’s not scary. It’s also easy to remedy. For those seeking safe and practical solutions, clotrimazole’s gotchu, girl! So the next time you find yourself itching down there, you’ll know what to do.

What are vaginal yeast infections (VYIs)?1

A woman’s body naturally contains a yeast called Candida. When this yeast is in balance, all is well. But when it becomes out of balance and rapidly grows, that’s when it can turn into an infection.2 Contrary to what it might not seem, it’s not about poor hygiene, neither is vaginal yeast infection a sexually transmitted infection.

Also known as vulvovaginal / vaginal candidiasis, these are fungal infections causing irritation, discharge, and itchiness of the vagina and vulva. It’s common during puberty and before menopause, but this infection can affect anyone at any stage in their life. Three (3) out of four (4) women experience it at least twice at some point in their lives.

 

What are the symptoms?3

  • Itching and irritation
  • Burning sensation (while urinating or during intercourse)
  • Discharge (thick, white, odor-free, with a cottage cheese appearance)
  • Soreness and pain
  • Reddening
  • Swelling of the vulva

 

What can you do to treat the infection?

You can prepare your own “It’s a Girl Thing” starter pack! It can be your go-to kikay kit with your girly essentials including antifungal medications to help fight yeast overgrowth.4 You can try over-the-counter (OTC) medicines like clotrimazole tablets and creams. Follow these simple steps when using vaginal tablets:

  • Lie on your back with your knees bent slightly.
  • Insert the medication/pill using your finger as gently and comfortably as possible.
  • Stop and don’t go deeper if you start to feel uncomfortable. That’s when you’ll know the pill’s placed correctly inside.

In the end, vaginal yeast infection is a girl thing. This means that vaginal tablets and creams should be girl things, too!

Always remember to finish the recommended duration of medication to help kill the root cause and relieve the symptoms. Use one Clotrimazole (Canesten®) 100mg Vaginal Tablet every evening for six successive days. Results may vary depending on the severity of the infection.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

ASC Ref Code: B0144P021424C

 

REFERENCES:

  1. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2023, January 11). Yeast infection (vaginal). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yeast-infection/symptomscauses/syc-20378999#:~:text=Overview,some%20point%20in%20their%20lifetimes
  2. Cleveland Clinic Medical Professional. (2022, September 2). Vaginal Yeast Infection. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5019-vaginalyeast-infection
  3. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2023, January 11). Yeast infection (vaginal). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yeast-infection/symptomscauses/syc-20378999#:~:text=Overview,some%20point%20in%20their%20lifetimes
  4. Cleveland Clinic Medical Professional. (2022, September 2). Vaginal Yeast Infection. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5019-vaginalyeast-infection