vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy
overview
if you are pregnant and have vaginal infection symptoms, see your doctor. do not use over-the-counter yeast infection medicine unless you discuss it with your doctor first. your symptoms could be caused by another problem that will need different treatment, such as bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection (sti). your doctor can help find out what is causing your symptoms.
to treat a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy, experts recommend:footnote 1
- vaginal medicines should be used for yeast infection treatment instead of pills. these may be vaginal creams or suppositories.
- only certain medicines should be used. non-prescription medicines include clotrimazole (such as canesten), miconazole (such as monistat), and terconazole.
- treatment should be used for 7 days. (it can take longer than usual to cure a yeast infection during pregnancy.)
vaginal yeast infections are a common problem during pregnancy. they may be caused by high estrogen levels. these infections aren't a risk to the pregnancy. but they can cause uncomfortable symptoms.
references
citations
- centers for disease control and prevention (2020). sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2020. mmwr, 70(rr-4): 1–187. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7004a1.htm
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current as of: november 27, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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current as of: november 27, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
centers for disease control and prevention (2020). sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2020. mmwr, 70(rr-4): 1–187. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7004a1.htm
