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Stick with the creams and topical ointments like Mycelex and Nystatin. Avoid oral medications.

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Q: Are over the counter yeast infection medications ok if you are pregnant?
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Are over the counter yeast infection medications okay to take after pregnancy?

Yes they are.


What yeast infection medications are easier on the liver?

The creme you buy over the counter will not reach the liver. None of the medications for yeast infection do. They are not for oral use. Yeast infections usually clear up by themselves within 2 weeks.


Can you use an over the counter medicine for yeast infections during pregnancy?

Yes. You can use a cream or a suppository just avoid the oral medications for a yeast infection.


Do yeast infection kill off sperms?

Absolutely not! You can get pregnant and also give the guy the yeast infection.


Can a girl get pregnant with a yeast infection?

yes


Can a man penis get irritated from a yeast infection?

You could have a rash, there are over the counter medications that can clear this up, if it persists then it is better to see your physician


Can i use fucidin cream on a yeast infection?

Fucidin is typically used to treat bacterial infections on the skin rather than yeast infections. If it's a vaginal yeast infection, over the counter medicines such as miconazole (which is in Monistat) or clotrimazole are typically used at the source of the infection at bedtime. There are also oral medications that must be prescribed by a doctor, like fluconazole.


You are experiencing itching swelling and vaginal discharge are you pregnant?

it's a yeast infection. ask your doctor to recommend a safe product to use that won't affect the pregnancy. do not take any oral medications for yeast infections if you are pregnant unless your doctor prescribes them.


Just became sexually active a week ago so what does it mean when your vaginal hole itches when you pee but there is no discharge could it be a bladder infection or yeast infection?

I HAVE NO IDEA! Hi, You may have a yeast infection because of the itching. It is very easy to take care of that. They have all types of over the counter medications for that. Monistat works pretty well with yeast infections.


Can you get a yeast infection while you are pregnant?

A yeast infection is not a symptom of pregnancy but is something some women experience, pregnant or not. If you've had sex you could be pregnant, a pregnancy test is the best way to determine if you are pregnant.


You think you have a yeast infection what do you do?

If you think that you have a yeast infection it's best to go to your doctor to confirm - especially if sexually active in case it is something more serious. You can use an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment once you know that it is a yeast infection.


A few days after ovulation you got a yeast infection could you be pregnant?

You could be. But the yeast infection would not be a result of being pregnant. Yeast infections after ovulation could be a result of high estrogen levels.