If a woman has already had sex, she does not usually need to take medication and can be treated vaginally with medication such as clotrimazole suppositories. For patients who have not had sex or are not suitable for vaginal topical treatment, they can be treated with oral medication such as fluconazole. Topical medication has relatively few side effects, while systemic medication can have slightly more adverse effects and patients need to be careful when using it to avoid any health consequences.