Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions regarding yeast infections:

1. What may have caused my yeast infection?
   
   
2. How do I know my symptoms are from a yeast infection?
   
   
3. What steps can I take to prevent developing yeast infections?
   
   
4. Should I avoid sexual relations while I have a yeast infection?
   
   
5. Does one yeast infection place me at higher risk for more in the future?
   
   
6. What is the difference between over-the-counter and prescription treatments?
   
   
7. When can I expect to have relief once I start treatment?
   
   
8. What does it mean if I continually have yeast infections?
   
   
9. Can I treat recurrent yeast infections myself?
   
   
10. Are there any vitamin or herbal supplements that can help prevent yeast infections?
    
    
11. How can my diet affect my risk for yeast infections?
    
    
12. Why do some women get more yeast infections than others?
    
    
13. I’m pregnant. Will a yeast infection harm my baby?
    
    
14. What treatment methods are safe to use while pregnant/breastfeeding?