i’ve tried vagisil but it didnt cure me…..i still have the clumpy white discharge and the itching..any ideas?

A few days after my period, I noticed some itching around my crotch area. This went on for 2-3 days without becoming severe. I then had sex with my boyfriend yesterday, but it did not feel good, so I had him pull out. He noticed little chunks of white discharge on his penis, so we eventually came to the conclusion that I had a yeast infection. I have never had one before. We just went and purchased the generic store brand of Monistat 3-Day with three vaginal suppositories and three applicators (I’d heard that the actual Monistat brand burns upon application, so I didn’t want to take any chances with that). I am a little puzzled by the applicators and the suppositories, but I’ll figure it out tonight before use. I am 25 years old, to give some background.

I was wondering, since we had sex while I had the yeast infection, does he need to get treated as well? I have read that he could cause me to get another vaginal yeast infection if we had sex again after I treat what I have now. How does a male get treated for this? We will not be having sex until I am rid of this yeast infection.

Also, do vaginal yeast infections ever go away on their own, or do they always need to be cured with OTC or doctor-prescribed treatments? Are there any side effects of waiting more than a few days to get treated?

Thank you for any knowledgeable help and advice.
Thank you for all the responses so far. The itching around the vulva has gotten pretty severe today. I have researched and it seems that I have virtually all of the yeast infection symptoms (I have experienced an STI and even bacterial vaginitis in the past, and this is neither of those).

I just went to a dermatologist for acne treatment. I said I was interested in Accutane because it’s the only thing that might "almost cure" acne by shrinking the oil glands. I knew that Retin-A and other toipical gels/creams may cause serious irritation, or they just might not work. Even if they do work and cause no irritation, I don’t want the hassle and financial burden of having to use it every day for years.

Aware of the risks associated with Accutane, I wasn’t surprised when she suggested that I try oral antibiotics and Retin-A first. I voiced my concern about antibiotic resistance, but she said it would only be 2 months before I next see her. She said some people even took antibiotics for years. Not having enough information at hand, I agreed to her prescriptions: Retin-A & antibiotics.

Now I’m at home reading and discovered that antibiotic resistance can develop after 2 months and may cause yeast infections. I hate doing this to myself. Should I call her and refuse the pills?
Note: I do NOT have yeast infections! I’m mainly concerned that

1. oral antibiotics may cause yeast infections in the future.
2. oral antibiotics may cause antibiotic resistance in as little as two months.

I’m thinking of just using the Retin-A or other topical gels now for my acne. And if that doesn’t work, I’ll just ask for Accutane again.

I have a vaginal yeast infections, and I hate suppositories. I have seen a few oral treatments at CVS but I have never heard anything about them. Are they effective in curing the infection, or will they just help the symptoms? Has anyone here tried them before and can you recommend one?
Thank you!

I had a vaginal yeast infection a few weeks ago. I treated it with monistat 3 day cream. Now, about a week after I finished treatment, I have an anal rash which is itchy at times, pain after movements, and it seems like a little bit of discharge from the anus. Any ideas about how to treat this? Whenever I search for answers I always find information about vaginal yeast infections. Help please?!