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Is it safe to use monistat 7 three weeks after giving birth?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Not a good idea.: I would rather you take oral Fluconazole during the postpartum period for fear of ascending infections reaching your uterus.

Answered 7/13/2018

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