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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 wait after using monistat1 to have intercourse?
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: Hi...Can I use the vagisil cream along with Monistat Day 3? I used the first dose the first time last night. However, during the day I am still experiencing itching. Can I use the vagisil cream to soothe the itching during the day?
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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, 3 ...
Q: I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but I haven't had to use any medication for yeast infection in a very logn time. My question is referring to the 1 ovule treatment. I'm not sure if I need to remove the outer layer of the ovule before insertion. The outside layer of the ovule looks and feels like rubber. Please let me know.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You do not need to remove anything from ovule, please insert ovule as a whole. Product ovule will melt in vaginal cavity. When as ...
Q: I used Monistat 3 day and my last treatment was the night before last. I am still noticing some discharge today and I am not sure if this means that I still have a yeast infection or whether it has been cleared and similar discharge is normal for a few days after treatment. Please advise.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You can expect some leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after ...
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: After being treated by my doctor for a yeast infection is it possible to use Monistat daily/periodically as a preventative measure?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Our product is not to be used in the way you mention. The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. ...
Q: Hello, I just finished using your monistat 3 day method for yeast infections. However how will I know when it is completely healed. The order is gone but i noticed a white discharge today, is this normal.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You can expect some leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after ...
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: do i can go to bathroom after i put the ovule? how long befor i can go pee
Asked by: Anonymous
A: You can expect some leakage for up to 3 days after completion of treatment. For best results, lie down as soon as possible after ...
Q: I am currently nursing and wanted to know if I could use any Monistat products to treat the infection? If it is not able to be used what are my choices for treatment.
Asked by: Anonymous
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: hello there, I am 21 old and currently i am outside my country for studies, in Australia and recently i was have painful unrination for few days, i thought it was because i drink too much tea with high sugar n due to frequent urination but after few days, it started itching a lot, n the pain was stil there during urination and just for once i had virginal discharge and not after that. i came to know about yeast infection today only and kind of new to me and i dont want to show my .... to anyone so i decided to try Monistat and wait for 7 days. Will it be any problem in trying myself?
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 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 dont have any vaginal burning or soreness but i do have alot of discharge. its mostly before sex, but its never been so much before. its not thick or discolored or have an odor, but at times it gives the appearance of having little bubbles in it. just one day i started producing alot of discharge and it has continued for a couple of months. should i be concerned about 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: I am a 52 female and am a diabetic, have not had intercourse for about a year. I have reocurring yeast infections is it due not having sex? I have a pulsing sensation along with pain and itching no smell nor discharge have used Monistat 1 day/ night dont know the results on that yet because I just used it it is the first day.
Asked by: Hilda
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, 3 ...
Q: I have had sex two times while on the treatment of Monistat my yeast infection have started to clear up but they dont go away this is my third treatment of Monisat 3 Day Will having sex already twice while on the treatment mess up my chances for me to heal on the third treatment?
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 had a yeast infection is it possible that i can pass this to my husband if we have 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: 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, ...
Q: I have some vaginal itching and a clear discharge for about a week. Should I assume these symptoms as a sign of a yeast infection?
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: does eating too much bread or yeast products cause 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, ...
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