Question about yeast infections and Monistat

[Linazee]

Hi,

I am 17 weeks pregnant, and was told from a pap smear that i had or have a yeast infection. I don't have any symptoms really (i.e. not anything uncomfortable) and I was told to use monistat. I was just wondering if MONISTAT is safe to use during pregnancy this is the one you insert (NOT ORAL PILL), and if anyone has used it and nothing unexpected or bad has happened. I just want to see other woman's experiences and make sure its somewhat safe to use.

[brandi83]

its completely safe up until your cervix starts to open up after that they will treat you orally with diflucan

[Ashelen]

Yep! I had a yeast infection in the 3rd trimester with my son and I had to take Monistat...it's perfectly safe.

Don't be alarmed when almost all of it gushes back out, because now that your cervix is closed to support the pregnancy there's nowhere for the cream to go and it will leak out...so use it before bed or before lying down and that will minimize how much of it comes out immediately, but I would advise wearing a pantyliner!

[justice6920]

I am 11 weeks and just had a yeast infection a week or so ago, Called the doc and she said its absolutely safe to use Monistat - I opted for Monistat 3 and I cleared it right up!