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How Can Yeast Infection During A Pregnancy Be Safely Treated?

Hi, I m seven and a half months pregnant and I was just wondering how I could get rid of a yeast infection without harming the baby, I was told there s certain products that are safe and others to stay away from but it s driving me crazy I can t sleep because it affects me the most early morning or late night and I just really need to get rid of it please help!
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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hi,
I understand your concern.
- Oral drug Diflucan is not proved to be safe in pregnancy so-The treatment of yeast infection in pregnancy is restricted to local creams/ suppositories along with local hygiene.Application of ointment at time of excessive trouble will solve your problem.
- Use of loose fitting cotton clothes/ washing & mopping of genital area each after each visit to washroom or toilet./ avoid douching/ avoid sugar in diet/ use lacto bacillus containg curd in diet are some tips for personal care.
- avoid sex these days. Male partner can take both oral & local medication.
- It takes about 10- 12 days for total relief. After the relief personal care alo9ng with using anti fungal dusting powder can prevent recurrence.
Thanks.
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How Can Yeast Infection During A Pregnancy Be Safely Treated?

hi, I understand your concern. - Oral drug Diflucan is not proved to be safe in pregnancy so-The treatment of yeast infection in pregnancy is restricted to local creams/ suppositories along with local hygiene.Application of ointment at time of excessive trouble will solve your problem. - Use of loose fitting cotton clothes/ washing & mopping of genital area each after each visit to washroom or toilet./ avoid douching/ avoid sugar in diet/ use lacto bacillus containg curd in diet are some tips for personal care. - avoid sex these days. Male partner can take both oral & local medication. - It takes about 10- 12 days for total relief. After the relief personal care alo9ng with using anti fungal dusting powder can prevent recurrence. Thanks.