Can a Yeast Infection Clear up on Its Own?

Mild vaginal yeast infections may sometimes clear without treatment, but it is difficult to predict when this will happen. Antifungal treatment usually helps an uncomplicated vaginal yeast infection clear more quickly. Without treatment, symptoms may persist, improve, or worsen, and similar symptoms can have other causes. The body's natural immune response and bacterial balance may occasionally restore normal vaginal flora, but this process is unreliable and slow. An untreated infection may cause ongoing discomfort, but recurrent symptoms or symptoms that do not improve should be evaluated because another condition may be responsible. If you suspect a yeast infection, consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment to ensure quick, effective relief.