A 24-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to use monistat if i don't have a yeast infection? (im not sure if i have an infection)
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marvin Ottanswered
Emergency Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: Unless you are allergic to it, Monostat will do nothing if you don't have a yeast infection. There are other things that can cause discharge though. If your symptoms don't resolve with treatment, see your doctor. Hope this helps!
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Dr. Ann Agnewanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yeast infection: Monistat will only treat a yeast infection. If you have anything else it will not help you. It also will not hurt you so if you have thick white vaginal discharge ( cottage cheese looking) and itching and if you are not sure it is OK to use the moist at as long as you have no allergies to the components
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: but do't treat yourself for something you are not sure of.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Which Monistat cures yeast infection?
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
They all do: Check out http://www.Monistat.Com/monistat-products for various Monistat options. However, since you're posting your question as a 35yo male, do realize that Monistat is intended for vaginal yeast infection, not other types of yeast infection that might occur elsewhere (in men).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Would it be harmful to use Monistat with no yeast infection?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
May or may not: Irritate it more, won't do any good if it is not yeast so if you are not sure, see your gyn or an urgent visit center if u need to be seen this holiday weekend.
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