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Annals of Epidemiology. Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis in patients with diabetes. Maintenance therapy needs to be given frequently enough to prevent vaginal regrowth, but the optimal dosing interval is not clear. Typical symptoms of VVC include pruritus, vaginal soreness, dyspareunia, external dysuria, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Although greater than 50 percent of women more than 25 years of age develop vulvovaginal candidiasis at some time, fewer than 5 percent of these women experience recurrences. The authors of the study concluded that although prophylactic perimenstrual clotrimazole therapy may reduce the number of symptomatic episodes, empiric self-treatment is more cost-effective and acceptable to patients.

The creams and suppositories in these regimens are oil-based and might weaken latex condoms and diaphragms. We asked Dr. Lobo RA, et al. Women should wipe from front to back after a bowel movement, urinate before and after sex, and avoiding using douches, vaginal sprays, and scented feminine hygiene products.