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Yeast Infection

Keri&TonyKeri&Tony
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I've never had a yeast infection, however, I now have the symptoms of one.  I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant.  The nurse at my gyne office told me to use the 7-day treatment of Monistat. 

I have the Mayo Clinic pregnany book.  It suggests Monistat is to be "used with caution." 

The pharmacist said that it's pregnancy category C, which is just that there are no studies showing any ill effects to the baby.  She did say that gyne lotromin should NOT be used in the 1st trimester. 

I'm confused.  Anyone have any experience with this? 

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  • dande2129dande2129 member

    I'm allergic to Monistat. Instead, I take a pro-biotic and plenty of water.

    There is a prescription alternative to Monistat. I forget what it's called. 

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  • drmsgdrmsg

    Monistat is perfectly safe in pregnancy. There no need to suffer.

     Here is a  link to safe over the counter medications that are safe in pregnancy:

      https://medtwice.com/over-the-counter-medications-during-pregnancy/

     

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  • Nikki&Frank08Nikki&Frank08
    I'm having the same experience and I'm 8 weeks. I've never had one and began getting symptoms a week ago. I called in to my office and was told to take the Monistat 7. It seems to have helped after the 7 day treatment. I was also told that if I'm not having discharge, to only stick the tubes of cream halfway up. 
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  • NewMoM2Be10NewMoM2Be10 member
    same here... but my OB gave me flucanazole 1 now n 1 in 3 days and also flagyl twice a day for one week! baby will be great! ive had these meeds before! they r safe
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  • Ivyanne31Ivyanne31
    Hey, I feel your pain. I never had a yeastinfection until I was pregnant w my first. WhenI got one a few days I found out I was expecting,I had a suspicion and took a test. I'm almost10 weeks and have dealt with it on and off.My dr. said to use the 3-7 day treatment.Assured me it was ok as I have m/c twice. SoI'm paranoid as it is. They said they couldn'tdo the RX pill for treatment until I was inmy 2nd tri. Also, taking some probiotics helpstremendously, like another post stated. I startedtaking some, and eating yogurt and I finallyfeel better.Congratulations btw! Good luck!!
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  • danifeli12danifeli12
    imageKeri&Tony:

    I've never had a yeast infection, however, I now have the symptoms of one.  I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant.  The nurse at my gyne office told me to use the 7-day treatment of Monistat. 

    I have the Mayo Clinic pregnany book.  It suggests Monistat is to be "used with caution." 

    The pharmacist said that it's pregnancy category C, which is just that there are no studies showing any ill effects to the baby.  She did say that gyne lotromin should NOT be used in the 1st trimester. 

    I'm confused.  Anyone have any experience with this? 

    I am almost 6 weeks and within that time has had 2 yeast infections.  I was actually at the ER around 1 this morning because the pain was SO intense.  With both of my yeast infections, I was told to use gynelotromin and strictly NOT to use Monistat.  The first time, my GP told me to use gynelotromin but I couldn't find it.  The generic of gynelotromin is clotrimazole.  Depending on your location, at a store called Rite Aid, they have the 7 day cream.  But after I left the ER this morning, CVS has the 3 day cream.  The ER doctor told me gynelotromin as well.  She also confirmed to me that Diflucan will not work either as it will harm the baby.

    Don't be confused.  It can definitely be overwhelming for sure!  I have unfortunately had 1 too many yeast infections within my 28 years so that's the best advice that I can offer!  I would purchase the medicine as quickly as possible!  At both stores, it was about $13-$14.  Be careful and try not to hurt yourself because I know just how HORRIBLE it can feel.  :)

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  • alensmithalensmith
    My friend do not get upset and dont be so afraid of the yeast infection, I just purchased one book regarding <a href="https://www.pianoforall-review.com/natural-cure-for-yeast-infection-review-is-it-scam-or-does-it-works/">Natural cure for yeast infection</a> and i am feeling better today ASs they are all natural remedies i can enjoy now
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