Question 1

can you treat a yeast infection while being on your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Under the circumstances, requesting a prescription from you doctor for oral Diflucan (fluconazole) would be the best option.

Question 2

can you use diflucan (fluconazole) to treat a yeast infection while on your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A yeast infection can be treated while a woman is on her period.

Question 3

can you have a yeast infection while on your period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you definitely can have a yeast infection while in your period.

Question 4

can you get tested for a yeast infection while on your period ? can you take fluconazole?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.  But if you have symptoms of a yeast infection would take fluconazole to see if it does not rid you of the symptoms.  Safe to take in the majority of patients.

Question 5

im having brown clots passing like you would if you were on your period. i've missed my period. ive taken medication for bv and a yeast infection. ?

Accepted Answer

Period: This could be the beginning of your period now that the medication has fixed the BV and yeast infection.  If it does not turn into a regular period, see your doctor to make sure the infections are gone.

Question 6

yeast infection do they make you have a smell when you come on your period?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes: If you are concerned about a vaginal odor please make an appt with your family physician because other infections besides yeast can have a bad odor.

Question 7

if you have a little yeast infection can you still wear tampons on your period?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: If you have yeast - better to treat it. If you are using suppository to treat yeast - don't use tampon.

Question 8

when your on your period can it get rid of a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

No: menstrual bleeding does not clear a true vaginal yeast infection.

Question 9

if you only a week or few days pregnant on your period starts the week after and you get a yeast infection what to do ?

Accepted Answer

If you have your: Period - that would mean that you aren't pregnant. Over- the- counter medicines for yeast infections include: micon 7, monistat, vagistat, (tioconazole) gynazole, femcare, gyne-lotrimin; mycelex.

Question 10

how can you prevent yeast infections while on your period?

Accepted Answer

Prevention tips: 1. Wear underwear that is cotton vice synthetic 2. Avoid wearing underpants when you go to bed at night. 3. Don’t wear tight fitting panties & pantyhose. 4. Use natural tampon/ feminine pads (avoid those which are scented). 5. Avoid douches as well as use of harsh, drying soap on genitalia. 6. Rinse genitalia very well after soaping up. 
 7. Try wearing pants that fit loosely at the crotch.

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