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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: How long should i lay down after using the Monistat 3 day ovule insert?
Asked by: Jessica
A: Please lie down for at least 6 to 9 hours after using Monistat. We recommend using our product at bedtime.
Q: I am suffering from a yeast infection induced by anitbiotcis. It just seems to be the worst I have encountered. I find myself itching in my sleep, I am so sore now from itching I have developed a sore from scratching. I am not sexually active so I know it is not anyting else but from me scratching so hard.
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A: We recommend contacting your doctor for the correct diagnosis of your symptoms. Please realize that there are many causes for a a ...
Q: is it ok to wipe the yeast out of the vagina?
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: Hi. I would like to know what the ingredients are in Monistat that helps cure a yeast infection?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Miconazole Nitrate is the Active Drug Substance, which is an antifungal.
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: i have an itch on my vaginal area and on my inner thighs.No discharge from vaginal area.I have tried soothe care.What else can I use?
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 anal itching after antibiotics for vaginal surgery. The vaginal itch cleared but the anal itch has been for a 15 months.
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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'm 24 years old and I got my first yeast infection about 2 years ago, right after I got an IUD inserted. Since then, I've had several. Could it be, because me and my boyfriend are passing it back and forth, or is there something wrong with me. He doesn't say that he itches or burns, so I don't believe that he has one. Please help! Completely irritated.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: seems like everytime imy menstral cycle ends start to get signs of a yeast infection.how do I stop getting the recurring yeast infections?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: My doctor diagnosed me with a yeast infection
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 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 a yeast infection i am on birth control and seem to get them once a year or so. i take monistat and know how it work except i was unclear on the sex portion. i know that while taking it that it takes approx 7 days to be cured after the last does taken. how long do you need to wait before resuming sex after the last dose is taken?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: When using Monistat® as instructed, your symptoms should improve in 3 days and you should be completely cured in 7 days. On most ...
Q: I'm using Monistat 7 and at night when I have to use the bathroom I itch really bad and same thing in the morning. I don't itch so much durring the day. Why?
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A: When using Monistat® as instructed, your symptoms should improve in 3 days and you should be completely cured in 7 days. On most ...
Q: Is it safe to breastfeed while using Monistat 1?
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A: If you are pregnant or think you may be, or if you are a nursing mother, do not use this product except under the advice and of a ...
Q: Hi! It says on the package not to have vaginal sex while using monistat. Is that when using the suppositories, or even if using just the cream? In other words if i am only using the cream, is it safe to have vaginal sex? and if not, how soon after using the cream would it be safe to?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend that you avoid vaginal intercourse to allow the vagina to heal. This product may damage condoms and diaphragms and ...
Q: How will masterbation affect my treatment or will it ?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend that you avoid any vaginal activity to allow the vagina to heal. Therefore, you should wait three days after to or ...
Q: I though i had a alleric reaction to fabric softner, but after reading i see it might be a yest infection cause of redness and cottage cheese like dicharge, but it does not burn whe ni use urinate. So i am not sure what it is now any advise?
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: Hi, I have been having sex for a few years now but just recently started taking birth control pills. I was wondering if it is normal to have a burning sensation inside your vagina after having sex and having sperm inside you for the first time? It happened the first couple times but i think It's normal now..
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 used Monistat1 day or night combo pack a few minutes ago, how long should i wait till it is okay to have sex again??
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend that you avoid vaginal intercourse to allow the vagina to heal. This product may damage condoms and diaphragms and ...
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 be under your breasts
Asked by: DLS
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've heard a couple places on the Internet that you need to iron your underwear--or do something else that will use high temperatures--to kill yeast so you don't reinfect yourself. I was wondering if this was true, though, since I can't seem to find a reputable source that mentions this. I also don't understand how you could 'reinfect' yourself with the yeast--since it is part of your natural vaginal ecosystem anyway. Do I need to treat my underwear or clothing that has touched my underwear in the hamper?
Asked by: Ash
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 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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