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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: Hi, I believe I have a yeast infection. Confused, because i have cottage cheese discharge with no other symptoms. could it be something else? BTW, this is my first infection ever.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: If you have previously been diagnosed with a yeast infection by a healthcare professional and are experiencing the same symptoms, ...
Q: well now that i have my period my vagina is so itchy and it keeps coming back evertikme i have it. its painful and annoying and i dont know what to do. sometimes i get this thing even without me having my perios but that doesnt happen anymore its mostly during my period . what should ik do?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: i recently discovered i had a yeast infection and began to use monistat 7 after using it for 3 days straight i went on vacation for the weekend and forgot to pack the remainder of the treatment, i still saw no signs of the yeast infection nor did i experience any symptoms and continued the treatment as soon as i got home before i went to bed...is it still effective even with a few days missed inbetween?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We have not tested our product in the way you have mentioned. When using Monistat® as instructed, your symptoms should improve in ...
Q: I used the monistat 1 combo pack on the 15th and my symptoms are not as bad but the medication that was in the egg has not dissolved completly yet, do I have to wait another days after its completly dissolved to have sex? And if I use the itching cream do I have to wait an additional 3 days?
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 3 ...
Q: What is a yeast infection?
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. A yeast infection ...
Q: I was diagnosed with BV. I finished using the vaginal treatment of metronidazole about 4 days ago. I now have symptoms of a yeast infection. Could the metronidazole have caused 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: For the past two years I have been wearing scented pantiliners and a friend of mine had the same problem as I did. She was wearing these liners and told me that some people might be sensitive so they start to get this foul smelling odor and a brownish /yellowish discharge from their vagina. I have been wearing these liners and I just recently stopped. I am afraid this odor
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: Is it true that I can get a yeast infection under my arms?
Asked by: julie
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 intense night time only vaginal itching and it is only somewhat relieved by creams or suppositories or anti-itch cream or spray. What could be causing this?
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 had too many antibiotics that couldn't be averted and now have a recurring yeast infection. I've been to my doctor and I'm sure of my problem. I'm taking Monistate 3 ( tonight will be my third night) I' doing better, but feel I need a bit more to totally get rid of the yeast. Can I do that? In the future would I be better off with Monistat 1, 3, or 7? Thank you. Joan
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A: It is customer preference as to which product you choose. When using Monistat® as instructed, your symptoms should improve in 3 7 ...
Q: can yeast infection get in the wy of your period?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Use Monistat® for the recommended treatment period (1 day, 3 days, or 7 days according to the product instructions), even during ...
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: Is the Monistat applicator that comes with the Monistat 7 Combination package an FDA Registered Medical Device that requires a 510k submission? I am working on a graduate course paper dealing with OTC drugs vs. Medical Devices.
Asked by: Mike Gould, CPA
A: We would like the opportunity to speak with you personally at your earliest convenience. Our Consumer Care Center is open Monday ...
Q: i have a iud called mirena inserted in my uterus. is me using monistat going to interact with it or cause problems?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: It is safe to use Monistat while you have a IUD in place. The question you have asked is one that should also be addressed by and ...
Q: When submitting a question to your company, your required fields aer not listed correct. As example it says Current city? but gives options for states...or it says State? but wants a zip code ??
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We would like the opportunity to speak with you personally at your earliest convenience. Our Consumer Care Center is open Monday ...
Q: I was just wondering if you are getting rid of the Monistat Medicated powder. I cannot find it anywhere and it is the best there is. I do not like the Powder gel. Could you let me know if you are getting rid of the Powder so I can figure out other options. Thanks.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We are sorry, our soothing care medicated powder has been discontinued.
Q: if you have just had intercourse how long should you wait till you can use monistat 3?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You may begin use of our product, at your convenience. Please follow instructions on produt use. After use of our product, we you ...
Q: you say, girls should avoid to have vaginal intercourse to let the vagina to heal and i understand we should wait 3 days to start using condoms or diagrams, I used the 1 day treatment and i want to know how long i should wait to my vagina to heal and 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 3 ...
Q: I am taking monistat 3 day I have had sex while taking it what can happened to me or my partner
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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: What if the discharge is some sort of a greenish color?
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, a ...
Q: I've never had a yeast infection before. During a trip to Mexico I began getting all the noted symptoms after swimming in the pool and ocean. Symptoms worsened after snorkeling. From initial appearance to extreme symptoms was about three days. Seeing as it was the weekend I went to the ER. They did a pelvic exam am told me all was fine I only had vaginitis from a little bacterial infection, I was given antibiotics. The next couple of days my symptoms worsened. Is it normal for a yeast infection to worsen if given antibiotics? What happens if it goes untreated? How similar is it to herpes?
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: Is it possible to have a yeast infection in your essophogus and if so how do you get it?
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 having a yeast infection keep me from having my period?
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: About 10 days ago I was diagnosed with hives, they were on my face, neck, arms and hands the doctor gave me a steriod to take. I took my last pill on Monday. Wednesday I noticed an itching and sorness on my vagina. I check to see if there were hives there but I don't see anything but some redness,could the steroids have caused 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, ...
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