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Our team of experts can answer many of your feminine health questions. You can search the questions other MONISTAT® users have posted to the site or post a question of your own. And we always encourage you to talk to your own doctor if you have any further questions.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I just used the 1 day ovule treatment last night, and I am on my period, when can I use tampons again?
Asked by: tobey
A: Use Monistat® for the recommended treatment period (1 day, 3 days, or 7 days according to the product instructions), even during ...
Q: I took 1-day Monistat last night and this morning there was a large round chunk in my discharge. It looked like a distorted OVULE tablet. Could it be that the OVULE has fallen outt?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You can expect leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after the 3 ...
Q: Hello. I was wondering how long it takes the ovule to melt once inserted? Will the ovule be there for days? I am trying to concieve, and want to have sex tonight. I put it in this morning. I have been trying a long time to get pregnant, and im ovulating today so I cant miss this chance!
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A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: i have had a yeast infection for many years now. i also have a chronic UTI. however i have seen many doctors and obgyn's and nothing they have given to me has worked. should i use the yogurt home remeedy? what should i do?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: If i have a UTI, can my fiance catch an STD?? When we have relations and he spit on his private area and continue to have relations with me, can that cause an STD or any vaginal problems?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: How can u prevent it. I been getting it regular.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: This is the first day that I have had some of the symptoms related to yeast infection. They are Vaginal soreness, irritation or burning and Painful vaginal intercourse and that is all of them. Do you think that this is a yeast infection or something else and if so, which monistat should I buy? I do not have a doctor nor can afford one. Please help!
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: I have been having to wear panty liners a lot lately due to fact if I cough or sneeze I urinate a little could wearing them a lot cause a yeast infection ?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: Is it normal to have white bacteria around your vagina lips and around the clitoris? When you have a yeast infection. Should I visit my doctor or is this a normal symptom? Thank you
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: i have been constantly urinating and each urination consists of very little urine. reading your symptoms, it sounds like i have uti and yeast infection (if its at all possible). are there any over the counter medicines i can take to cure that?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: I am 19 years old, and for the past 2 years I have been having reoccuring yeast infections. I've read that women rarely have even 1 yeast infection pure year, but I literally am lucky if I go without one for a couple months. I started having yeast infections after being sexually active. Do you think it could be because of sex or do you think it is an underlying problem?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: why does it feel like there is a heart beat down there
Asked by: question
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: I am using the 7 day cream at night like the box instructs. Can I exercise during the day?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Yes. You can expect some leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible ...
Q: When I work out really hard I tend to get a yeast infection. Why is that?
A: Well, when you have a tough work out you generally produce more sweat, which means more warm, moist dark places for Candida yeast ...
Q: Does being overweight have anything to do with getting more yeast infections?
A: Women who are overweight appear to suffer from yeast infections more commonly. As such, a weight loss program may be particularly ...
Q: Can eating yogurt help cure a yeast infection?
A: Yogurt helps maintain the "good" bacteria that keep yeast balanced. It's really more of a preventative measure as opposed to a ...
Q: I have been to the Doctor for a Yeast Infection on my abdomen. The prescripton didn't work is there any of your products I could try?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: I have iching now and have had a yeast infection before, years ago. My question is, can taking estrogen be the cause of my problem?
Asked by: Sandra
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: ok i took the 3 day monistat product cause i thought i had a yest infection but there is not burnin no itching but there is a lot of discharge and hurts during sex?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: Can I use this Product after I have used the Abortion Pill it has been a week an 3 days they say not to douche for 2 weeks or have sex what should I do?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: am I allowed to have sex when I have ithcing and burning sensation.I think I have a yeast infections.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: can i give my partner a yeast infection while he performs oral and vaginal sex?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: I just realized that i had a yeast infection, but have had sex recently. how will it affect my partner? will he be ok? need some sort of treatment?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: Does Monistat 1reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: No drug interactions have been reported. However, if you are taking another prescription drug or other vaginal products, check a ...
Q: I noticed in all the reading that the type of discharge during a yeast infection should be of a white color, cottage like texture with no odor. My discharge is of a non-odor, cottage like yellowish color. Does this mean that it isn't a yeast infection but something else?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: can a yeast infection clear up on it's own and if so how long will it take to do so?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: I was told I could use Monistat on my face to clear up what could be a fungus under the skin. Can you please let me know if that is correct and if so which cream is to be used.. 1,2 or 7. Thank you
Asked by: No
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: Is some vaginal discharge normal?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: Can a yeast infection turn into something more serious like chlamydia?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Yeast infections are very common, and nearly 3 out of every 4 women experience one at some point in their life. We would that you ...
Q: Hi, my daughter was being treated for a UTI but, the doctors said that if the symptons did not go away, it may be a yeast infection. They have not gone away, and she does not want to go back to the doctors, because she read on the internet that they have to do a vaginal exam, is that true? It is her first yeast infection, what is the risk of using Monostat without first consulting a doctor? Thanks so much
Asked by: Anonymous
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: Daughterinlaw had yeast infection when she delivered my grandaughter - Is it possible for grandaughter 1 month old have yeast infection?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment options.We do not recommend our products for use in children under the age ...
Q: How do I talk to my daughter about this stuff? I don't want to have a sit-down about feminine health necessarily but I know her body is changing and she probably has questions. Any suggestions?
A: Well, first of all, great that you are thinking this way. The fact that you are one step ahead means that you can plan this with ...
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