Pregnant and Yeast Infection - xposted

[PeacefulMom]

I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I'm pretty sure I am getting a yeast infection. Is there anything I can do for it? I'll eat yogurt but that won't usually cure me.

Thanks!

[kohlby]

I use monistat 3 day - or a generic equivalent. I've already had to treat one yeast infection this pg and I'm behind you! Those dang progesterone suppositories.

[PeacefulMom]

That's seriously OK? I can't see a doc for another month because of my crappy insurance situation. I am so paranoid about OTC meds when pregnant. I take nothing! But this is miserable!!

[kohlby]

Both my OB and my RE said that the 3 day yeast infection treatment is fine. Do not take the one day. If you're really worried, take the 7 day. I was in a chat the other day and the topic came up. Four other women in the room had also been told to do the 3 day while one had been told 7 day only. You could still call your dr for reassurance. A phone call won't cost a thing! I've taken the 3 day in three pregnancies so far, several times when pg with DD. (I have miscarried 4 times but the pgs that needed monistat were the two that made it and the current one).

[PeacefulMom]

Thank you so much for the reassurance! I've been using tea tree oil and baking soda baths with some minor relief of symptoms but I know the pesky candida is still there! I feel better about the 3 day option now so thank you so much.