Can I use Monistat 3 while pregnant?

Can I use Monistat 3 while pregnant?

The CDC and health professionals recommend a 7-day vaginal cream for a yeast infection during pregnancy. The FDA issued a warning about the oral medication fluconazole (Diflucan®) in 20162. Using topical antifungal treatments like MONISTAT® during pregnancy is recommended.

Can Monistat 3 cause a miscarriage?

Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. One study found a small increased chance for miscarriage with miconazole and clotrimazole, but there were several problems with this study that could have affected the results. Other studies have not found that miconazole or clotrimazole increases the chance for miscarriage.

Is 3 day yeast infection treatment safe during pregnancy?

You can safely treat a yeast infection during pregnancy with various over-the-counter antifungal vaginal creams or suppositories. However, it’s best to confirm with your health care provider that your symptoms are actually due to a yeast infection before starting treatment.

Which Monistat is safe for pregnancy?

For patients who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, recommend MONISTAT® 7 for vaginal yeast infection. MONISTAT® 7 meets CDC Guidelines for treating vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in pregnant women. Fluconazole does not.

Is Monistat 3 or 7 better?

Regular Strength MONISTAT® 3 is a great option for women who want a less concentrated treatment that provides consistent treatment and relief at moderate dosage levels. Low Dose MONISTAT® 7 is the original formula, with smaller doses of the active ingredient evenly distributed throughout the week at bedtime.

Is Monistat 3 better than Monistat?

MONISTAT® 1 is our highest strength, one-day, one-dose product that has the highest concentration of medication per dose (1200mg of miconazole). MONISTAT® 3 is a regular strength, three-day, three-dose product that has a lower concentration of medication per dose (200mg of miconazole).

What does yeast in a yeast infection look like?

Yeast infections often cause thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that usually doesn’t smell (or only smells slightly different than normal). You might also have a creamy, whitish coating in and around your vagina. Most yeast infections lead to itching, burning, and/or redness in or around the vagina.

How do you treat a yeast infection when pregnant?

Do yeast infections get worse before they get better?

The symptoms of a yeast infection will usually improve within a week with treatment. If they do not, a doctor can recommend further treatment. Yeast infections are common, but persistent or recurrent infections may indicate an underlying health condition, including diabetes.

What does it mean when a yeast infection keeps coming back?

In the vagina, chronic yeast infections can happen when there’s an imbalance or variation in vaginal bacteria. These bacteria normally help keep Candida from overgrowing. An imbalance or variation can happen if too much bacteria are removed via antibiotics or douching.

Why do I keep getting yeast infections while pregnant?

What is a Yeast Infection During Pregnancy? Yeast infections (also known as candidiasis) are common in women, especially when you’re pregnant. Increased estrogen in your pregnant body can throw off the normal balance of yeast and bacteria in your vagina. This may let the yeast overgrow.

Can a yeast infection cause miscarriage?

Vaginal yeast infections called vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common gynecologic malady affecting many women, especially those who are pregnant. The results from a recent study found that a common yeast infection medication is linked to miscarriage.