TMI: Yeast infection

kns1988 · October 2014

I have a yeast infection 7 days before my wedding. Let's hope the 3-day Monistat and lots of yogurt clear this sucker up before next Saturday. I can't help being a little nervous...

I did go to the doctor on Thursday, though, so at least I can call her for advice if it doesn't get better in time. Ugh. Anyone have tips to help make sure it goes away?

NYCMercedes · October 2014

Good luck! Just make sure it's the real Monistat and not the generic stuff. If so, you'll be ok.

Sugargirl1019 · October 2014

I second this, I think you'll end up being fine

ETA: I have found, however, that the 3 day doesn't work for me sometimes, I have to use the 5 day. There's still time for you!

NYCMercedes said:
Good luck! Just make sure it's the real Monistat and not the generic stuff. If so, you'll be ok.

jackannlu · October 2014

Sugargirl1019 said:

I second this, I think you'll end up being fine ETA: I have found, however, that the 3 day doesn't work for me sometimes, I have to use the 5 day. There's still time for you!
Good luck! Just make sure it's the real Monistat and not the generic stuff. If so, you'll be ok.

This. The 3-day Monistat doesn't cut it for me. I need the 5-day minimum, but often even use the 7-day one if I have the time for it.

And obviously there are a bunch of home remedies that you could try in addition to the Monistat, such as the yogurt, like avoiding sugar since yeast feeds of sugar.

hellohkb · October 2014

Good luck!

TMI when I get yeast infection I use a hydrogen peroxide and warm water mixture. I just put it in an empty douche bottle and use it once or twice a day. The HP is a way to get rid of bad bacteria and in my experience it helps more than the yogurt.

chibiyui · October 2014

Yeast infections suuuuuuuck. Best of luck to you

FutureMrsN3312 · October 2014

Can you call your gyno? Maybe they can call in some diflucan. That with the cream and you should be good.

moutonrouge · October 2014

Diflucan knocks it out for me, and without the need for pantyliners etc. It is also pretty cheap at the pharmacy, and my gyno will call in a script for a few refills of it at a time.

levioosa · October 2014

I get hormonal yeast infections every month. =( Did your doctor give you a prescription? The last time I went in I got a prescription for a stronger version of monistat. They also gave me oral fluconazole. Don't drink any alcohol, and reduce your sugar intake as much as possible. There's also a vaginal probiotic called Luvena that I like to use. I saw it at Walgreens the other day, but I haven't been able to find it at any other drug store yet. Hope you feel better!

WinstonsGirl · October 2014

Good luck!! I'm a UTI kinda girl and I've never had a yeast infection, so I can't help at all. I hope it clears up though

smalfrie19 · October 2014

glad I am not the only one...14 days before.

jennyleigh16 · October 2014

I used to get them chronically, sometimes twice a month and all of the over the counter stuff stopped working. My doctor gave me the oral fluconazole, knocked it right out. I get them maybe twice a year now and the fluconazole works every time. I highly recommend it.

kns1988 · October 2014

Thanks everyone! I didn't know about avoiding sugar or alcohol, so I'll have to do that. My doctor called in something oral - I think it's the fluconazole - so I'll pick that up today, too.

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