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I'm 20 weeks pregnant. have a yeast infection, i saw my results online. i was told earlier in my pregnancy when had infection to use any over the counter. is canestan 6 day cream treatment safe? i hear mixed answers saying monistat is safer.

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Dr. Julan Crane
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