Get yeast infection treatment online. Same-day pharmacy pickup available.

You have several convenient options for online yeast infection treatment through telehealth platforms like Sesame!

You’ll be able to speak with a provider from home to discuss your symptoms and review treatment options for yeast infections, UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, and other women’s health concerns. During your appointment, doctors on Sesame can also prescribe options such as fluconazole (Diflucan) for same-day pickup at your preferred local pharmacy.

To book a visit on Sesame, simply choose a provider, pick a time that fits your schedule, and complete payment. You’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join your video visit.

Yeast infections occur when there’s an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small amounts. The most common causes of vaginal Candida overgrowth include:

• Antibiotic use
  
• Douching
  
• A weakened immune system
  
• Pregnancy
  
• Hormonal contraceptives that raise estrogen levels
  

You can help reduce your risk by changing tampons often, avoiding hot tubs and very hot baths, and—if you have diabetes—keeping your blood sugar under control.

If you’re experiencing your first yeast infection, it’s a good idea to see a doctor so you can get the right diagnosis and treatment. Sesame offers doctor visits as early as today. Don’t wait to get the care you deserve—book and pay doctors directly, at upfront prices, on your schedule.

Yeast infection risk factors include:

Lowered immunity: Those with an impaired immune system are more likely to get yeast infections.

Higher estrogen levels: Hormone therapy such as high-dose birth control pills make yeast infections more likely.

Antibiotic use: Antibiotics kill bad bacteria, but they also kill good bacteria which can lead to an imbalance of yeast in your system.

Uncontrolled diabetes: Those who have diabetes and don't properly control their blood sugar may increase their risk of developing yeast infections.

Identifying whether you have a vaginal yeast infection or BV lies in the color and consistency of your vaginal discharge. While yeast infections are normally scentless with a thick white consistency, BV discharge has a strong fishy odor and is thin, gray, or yellow in hue.

It is hard to differentiate the other symptoms of a yeast infection and BV due to the fact that they share similarities such as burning during urination and vaginal itching. In order to properly identify your vaginitis, an appointment with a women's health doctor may be needed.

If this is the first time you are experiencing these symptoms, or suspect that it is BV, you should see a doctor. BV will not go away on its own, and prescription medicine is necessary for treatment.

If you have a mild yeast infection, it should heal up within a couple of days, with moderate and severe cases lasting up to two weeks or more.

If your yeast infection hasn't gone away within several days or you notice pelvic pain, you may have a different type of infection such as a urinary tract infection.

Common yeast infection treatments include over-the-counter antifungal medication such as Monistat (miconazole), topical vaginal cream (clotrimazole), prescription medicine such as Diflucan (fluconazole), and vaginal suppositories.

If over-the-counter medicine isn't clearing up your yeast infection, you may have a strain of Candida that has a resistance to antifungal medication. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that this is becoming an increasing problem with yeast infections. Speak with a doctor if you have concerns about your yeast infection. They may be able to provide you with a stronger medication.

In your booking confirmation email, you will receive a link to a video chat platform that you will use for your appointment. This allows you to talk to your doctor face-to-face without having to actually go to the clinic. We recommend that you find a quiet, private area with a strong internet connection for your appointment.

Because doctors are unable to receive a sample of vaginal secretions, you will be asked about your symptoms and medical history during the visit. You may be asked about your sexual history as well. While these can be sensitive matters to discuss, these questions help doctors diagnose whatever condition you may be experiencing. If follow-up testing is required, Sesame will get in touch with you about the next steps.

If your doctor is able to definitively diagnose your condition, they will discuss treatment options with you. If medication is appropriate, your doctor can write you a prescription after your appointment and have it delivered right to your front door. Discuss how to administer the medication you are prescribed, and any side effects you may experience while undergoing treatment for a yeast infection.