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Most Frequently Asked Questions
Q: what happens when you use the 1 day day/night products and it leaks the products ever so often? is that 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: A little over a month ago i had a hysterectomy. Yesterday I started to burn and itch whe I urinate or sit in one place too long. I also noticed when I wipe myself I have a little discharge, its milky white but it doesn't look like cottage cheese its more like a milky film
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: Because there are many choices of monistat products, i was wondering if either 1, 3, or 5 was recommended over the others for taking during a menstrual period. Instinctively, i would think that the 7 day treatment would be needed because the product would not be the only thing going on down there. Please help. Thanks
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, 3 ...
Q: I've been diagnosed with yeast infections before, but this is the first time I have used an OTC treatment-- the Monistat 1-day day or night insertion. About 24 hours after application, the capsule seems to be dissolving and leaking out. Is this normal? Will it still be effective?
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: What is the cause of odor in the viginal right after a shower
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: some time ago I purchased a soothing care powder for chafing.I can not find it.Do you still make it?I hope so as it was very good.
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Unfortunately, our Soothing Care™ Medicated Powder has been discontinued. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause for ...
Q: what would be the best solution for a male to use
Asked by: brooke
A: There is not a comparable product for men to use as an over-the-counter cure for yeast infections. Men must contact their doctors ...
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: I stopped using nuva ring about 2 months ago and have not had a period since. I have taken 4 pregnancy tests that ere all negative. I believe that I now have a yeast infection. 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: I had a yeast infection and used the Monistat 3-day cream. I finished treatment 2 weeks ago and the symptoms are starting to come back. Is there a better treatment?
Asked by: Anonymous
A: There are several possible causes for recurrent infections including pregnancy, diabetes, and medications such as birth control ...
Q: I HAVE ITCHING AND A LITTLE BIT OF COTTAGE CHEESE LOOKIN STUFF IS THAT A YEAST INFECTION
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: When is it better to use Monistat treatment? Right after your period? or a week before your period? Thank you
Asked by: Anonymous
A: We recommend using our product when you discover you have a yeast infection. Use Monistat® for the recommended treatment period 3 ...
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 used monistat 1 and the next day i had sex can i take it again?
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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'm not sure it I should take a one-a-day or a three-a-day treatment. How do I know what treatment is right for me?
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 started using monistat 7 while on 10 day antibiotics that caused a Yeast Infection. I am seeing improvements but if it is not fully improved by the end of the 7days(which is also my last day of taking antibiotics) is it safe to use a second package to finish clearing up the infection?
Asked by: Anna
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 bought the Monistat-1 day ovule combination pack this morning, but I did some online searching and found issues with Sulfa. I am allergic to Sulfa (if gives me a terrible swollen rash topically and orally). Please let me know if there is Sulfa in this product.
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 men get yeast infections and give them.
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: so i had unprotected sex about 2 weeks ago, and im on birth control but i made sure to take a morning after pill after also (just incase). But since about a week ago, my vagina has been really itchy and i have to pee a lot more in the evenings than normal, do you think it could just be a yeast infection or an std? my partner is std free, but we had sex at the beach in a tent..
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: my friend has a yeast infection and wants to know how long after the 7day treatment can she 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 provided oral sex with my female partner who had her 2nd yeast infection. She is seeing a gnyecologist next week and is starting on Monistat. I developed a small yeast infection on the outside corner of my mouth.. It is sore, slightly pink. In past I have periodically had a reoccurring yeast infection in this same area. My dentist said this was related to my denture fitting--and Econazole Nitrate Cream !% has cured this up in day or so. It is, however, not helping now. Would Monistat help me? What, besides Econazole might I use? Thank you.
Asked by: David Waite
A: The question you have asked is one that should be addressed by your doctor. He/she knows your health circumstances and history, ...
Q: If you have unprotected intercourse with you have a yeast infection, can your partner get it? Also, if your partner performs oral sex on you when you have a yeast infection, can he get it or what happens to him?
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 you go in the hot tub if you currently have a yeast infection
Asked by: Anonymous
A: Q: How long after using the Monistat products can I go swimming? A: You may go swimming 9 - 12 hours (which is a safe interval to ...
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: Hello. My daughter, who is 6 years old, will not use the bathroom because she says that it burns when she does. I am trying to think if I have changed anything in regards to laundry detergent and soap but I haven't. I'm not sure what has caused it. It is a holiday and her doctors is closed, should I take her to an urgent care doctor or is there something that I can do/give for her from over the counter?
Asked by: Tonya
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 ...
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