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If you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. Do not use over-the-counter yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it with your doctor first. Your symptoms could be caused by another problem that will need different treatment, such as bacterial vaginosis, Opens dialog or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Your doctor can help find out what is causing your symptoms.
To treat a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy, experts recommend:footnote 1
Vaginal medicines should be used for yeast infection treatment instead of pills. These may be vaginal creams or suppositories.
Only certain medicines should be used. Nonprescription medicines include butoconazole (such as Femstat), clotrimazole (such as Gyne-Lotrimin), miconazole (such as Monistat), and terconazole (such as Terazol).
Treatment should be used for 7 days. (It can take longer than usual to cure a yeast infection during pregnancy.)
Vaginal yeast infections are a common problem during pregnancy. They may be caused by high estrogen, Opens dialog levels. These infections aren't a risk to the pregnancy. But they can cause uncomfortable symptoms.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2020. MMWR, 70(RR-4): 1–187. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7004a1.htm
Information about Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Current as of: April 30, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2020. MMWR, 70(RR-4): 1–187. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7004a1.htm
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