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Yeast infection!
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So this is TMI but I need some advice please if possible.
My husband and I had sex last night, like we always do, and it hurt and burned so I knew something was up. I was hoping the pain would be gone in the morning and assumed it was irritation from having sex more often than normal.
But sure enough it's definitely a yeast infection!
My question is, I'm using Monistat 3 and its says on the box no intercourse. Has anyone ever used Monistat and still had sex?
We are TTC and I'm worried we will miss our window this month if we wait the 3 days. Although I do not chart and haven't used OPKS this month so I have no idea if I am in fact ovulating. We are just winging it.
My husband and I had sex last night, like we always do, and it hurt and burned so I knew something was up. I was hoping the pain would be gone in the morning and assumed it was irritation from having sex more often than normal.
But sure enough it's definitely a yeast infection!
My question is, I'm using Monistat 3 and its says on the box no intercourse. Has anyone ever used Monistat and still had sex?
We are TTC and I'm worried we will miss our window this month if we wait the 3 days. Although I do not chart and haven't used OPKS this month so I have no idea if I am in fact ovulating. We are just winging it.
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Re: Yeast infection!
Agree with this ....
And are you sure it's not a UTI?
Emma Kate - born 10.16.03 @ 29 weeks, weighed 1lb 13oz and 13.5" long.
TTC #3
Yea that's what I thought. Not what I want to do but I also want this gone!
Me too. You don't want to risk making things worse.
My Chart Me: 29 H: 29
DS born August 2013
No I'm not entirely sure. Just going by symptoms. If it doesn't get better I will be calling my doctor.
A couple of things: in the future, don't use Monistat without consulting your doctor. I know it's an OTC treatment, but Monistat (especially the 1-day kind) can end up making you resistant to yeast infection medication in the future. But keep using this pack, because if you stop now it's just as bad.
I'd skip the sex, especially if you're not even sure you're ovulating. Your husband can also get a yeast infection from you if you have unprotected sex. It's not as common for men, but it happens.
Me & H: 28 TTC #1 since 7/12...come on baby!
Also, if you find that you're prone to yeast infections (which may be the case, especially since you'll be having more sex now that you're TTC), some women have found that eating yogurt with live active cultures in it helps.
And, I didn't say this before, but I'm sorry you're dealing with this discomfort. I used to be on swim team + BCP which meant YIs all the time. There are some good natural remedies you can try if you think you feel one coming on...but I'll let you do your own research on that and ask your doctor before trying anything.
Me & H: 28 TTC #1 since 7/12...come on baby!
This X 10,000
Thank you for all your advice!
I'd go to the doctor and get oral diflucan. 1 pill and it's gone, no creams up the vag. And since you're TTC and likely going to get more infections, have some refills on hand.
My cat can read EKGs, can your human do that?
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1 pill and gone sounds amazing right now! Ill call my doctor in the morning!
My cat can read EKGs, can your human do that?
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wait, category C in the US. I'd probably still take it if I knew 100% I wasn't knocked up (i.e. on my period).
Use the monistat and wait for next cycle to TTC.. and I agree to see a doctor and r/o UTI unless you have cottage cheese discharge and are 100% sure.
My cat can read EKGs, can your human do that?
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Thank you Ghost!
Definitely not pregnant yet this month.
Ask your doctor.
If you could be ovulating, and are actively TTC, it might be too close. I don't know what the half-life is, and sometimes it requires a second dose.
Ghost- get bent. and I mean that in a good way.
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:::eyeroll:::
It's category C for the one-dose course, and D for longer than the one-dose course. Still, most OB's won't give it to pregnant women and would likely rec Monistat if there's a chance she could be pregnant. Be careful what you're recommending.
Either way I am not pregnant considering AF isn't due for another week.
I wouldn't condemn you for doing it... I would probably do it, because they can be miserable infections. I just didn't want to mislead you after I had a feeling it might be higher than a category B. Glad I checked, I have a personal stash of them.
You have to get an Rx- ask your doctor.
Ps. Banker is obsessed is with me.... and I like it.
My cat can read EKGs, can your human do that?
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BAAAHAHAHA.
Right.
Regardless of Banker's views of you, and I know you're only trying to help, but just want to give you a friendly warning to try to avoid giving out medical advice here. I think I remember you're a PA student from previous posts, which is great, but you run the risk of people either overly trusting your advice, like would have happened here if you hadn't corrected yourself, or of irritating people by acting like your advice is more valuable than yours. Tread carefully.
Lol
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This actually happened to me when I was like 18. I swore I had a YI and bought an OTC kit. It wasn't going away and next thing I knew I had a terrible fever... went to the ER and it had progressed to a kidney infection. It was incredibly uncomfortable. I'd never had a UTI before so I didn't have any idea what it felt like. Your best bet is to just go to the doctor, that way you know for sure and get treated for it accordingly.
Yikes! That's awful! I've never had a UTI before, my mother has them a lot now that she's going thru menopause, my symptoms are just not lining up with a UTI. I have the cottage cheese nasty discharge, itchy, red, swollen etc. TMI. I will make sure to check in with my doctor though so I won't end up in the ER. Thank you again for all your advice!
Blech.
Yeah sounds like a yeast infection.
When I had a YI while TTC, my OB advised no sex for a week after treatment begins. So, I agree with the others who recommended that you take care of yourself and worry about sex next moth. Feel bettah, yo.
I really don't think there is a need for that.
I went to the ob for a yeast infection last week. Then I ended up getting my first uti after. Not saying this will happen to you, I just have bad luck, and if you feel off after tacking monistat go to the Dr again.
Also, I agree that you should follow the instructions on the box.
During my Yeast Years, which is what I call the time period in college when I was a swimmer on BCPs and thus got one pretty much every time I made whoopie, my doctor told me that the pill is pretty serious stuff and can also cause you to be resistant to treatments. She told me that Monistat 7 is the best bet once you have YI, but even better is to know how to take preventative action if you know you're prone to infection. I know you're in the medical field, but it seems like nobody, especially not the OP who has never even had a UTI, should be self-diagnosing and treating with heavy(ish) duty drugs.
OP, UTI symptoms can vary. You're probably correct that you have a YI, especially if you've been diagnosed by a doctor in the past so you know what you're dealing with, but trust me when I tell you that the last thing you want is resistance to basic YI treatments.
Me & H: 28 TTC #1 since 7/12...come on baby!
This. I am extremely prone to yeast infections. So much so that I have an endless refill supply of Diflucan from my dr...for me Monistat never works, only makes it burn like a mother. And sex while using Monistat is a BADDDD idea!! Let the infection go away before you have sex or you will end up prolonging it and possibly spreading it to your hubby. Trust me, I unfortunately have become a yeast infection expert! lol
BFP #1 ended in MMC. Discovered Oct 2005 @10w5d, baby stopped growing around 6w. D&C.
BFP#2 Nov 2005. Baby's heart stopped @ 8w3d. D&C Jan 2006. Trisomy 18
BFP#3 Nov 2006. My "miracle baby" DD born 7/25/07
BFP #4 11/6/12. EDD 7/16/13~my birthday! No sac found @ 5w1d, betas not increasing. Natural m/c started 11/20/12.
BFP#5 11/9/13. EDD 7/21/14 Our beautiful rainbow born on his due date!!