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I'm 7 weeks pregnant. i'm having flaky tissue like thick discharge after sexual intercourse, is this a yeast infection? is it safe to take diflucan (fluconazole)?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Need an exam: A doctor would need to examine you to determine if you have a yeast infection or not. Diflucan (fluconazole) is not typically used in pregnancy. OVer the counter topical yeast creams are more common

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant. i'm having flaky tissue like thick discharge after sexual intercourse, is this a yeast infection? is it safe to take diflucan (fluconazole)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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