A member asked:

Last night was the last day of using the yeast infection cream. is it okay to use tampons now, or should i wait a few days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tampons in yeast inf: Best to wait a few days for maximal comfort. You can take acidophilus or another supplement like Flor-a-Stor to prevent yeast recurrence, too.

Answered 9/20/2016

3.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Last night was the last day of using the yeast infection cream. is it okay to use tampons now, or should i wait a few days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have three days left of my 7 day yeast infection treatment. Is it safe to use a tampon now? This is the first infection I've had, so I'm not sure.

A member asked:

Well im 37 weeks , what do I do I had a yeast infection lastweek they gave me the 7 day cream and now these past days i been haven a lot of discharge ?

A member asked:

Last night I started terconazole 0.8% vaginal cream for a yeast infection & woke up with horrible gas pain that has lasted all day! Related?

A member asked:

Last night I inserted the cream gyne-lotrimin for a yeast infection, but it just came out. Is that normal?

A member asked:

Ive had a yeast infection for the past three weeks. I tried a pessary that settled it for a few days but a week ago it came back and i tried the internal cream. Its now come back again! What do i do? Im allergic to fluconazole so cant take oral?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can y wear a tampon if u think you have a yeast infection but not using anything yet as far as creams?

Is it bad to use a tampon while getting rid of a yeast infection and using cream?

When you have your period and a yeast infection at the same time, may you use tampons if your using a vaginal cream as a treatment of the infection??

I just finished my 7 day antibiotic cream for a yeast infection last night. How long should I wait to have intercourse again?

Just finished 14days treatment of vaginal yeast infection but no change.Can i try another vaginal cream again now or i should wait more days?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?