A yeast infection is one of the worse ailments a woman can go through. It is very common and there are many ways to treat it. If you are getting tired of the over the counter pills and creams read on to find alternative ways to make a yeast infection go away - and stay away.You can treat a yeast infection easier and quicker because new medications are being developed all the time. In this article, we'll talk about how long a yeast infection lasts and ways that you can rid your body of the infection.A yeast infection is the result of already present yeast in our body multiplying unchecked. Candidiasis is the medical term. When the pH level in our body drops, this allows the yeast that is already present to multiply. The yeast multiplies and overcomes the good bacteria in our bodies and we end up with a yeast infection.How long does a yeast infection last? It can last a week or more and is dependent on how you treat it. If your symptoms have not lessened after a week, you should go see your doctor.If you have never had a yeast infection before, go see a medical practitioner to get a definite diagnosis. Like most women, if this is not your first, you know what you can do and the best way to treat it. If you're tired of the normal vaginal cream, there are homemade treatments for yeast infections that you can try.You can use over the counter creams to shorten the uncomfortable period. Usually you will start to feel relief after three days but it can take up to seven days before the ailment is completely cleared up. If it is a bad case, you may want to get a prescription from your medical provider.The yeast infection may go away by itself but you can treat the symptoms which will relieve the discomfort. You can get immediate relief from tea tree oil by putting some on a tampon and placing it in the vagina for 20 minutes. Next rub some tea tree oil around the labia (outside skin) for soothing, immediate relief. For soothing, relaxing relief, put a cup of apple cider vinegar in a tub of warm water and soak for about 20 minutes.Using one of these treatments allows you to relieve the symptoms while giving your body time to heal on its own. Some people believe that if you don't treat the infection you may have more serious problems later on. If your discomfort has not subsided after a week, you should go see your doctor. You might have something else, like a bacterial infection.