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A member asked:

36 wks pregnant. dilated a fingertip, cervix thinning. have yeast infection. is clotrimazole cream still safe to use while dilated?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You are in your last trimester and in general the clotrimazole is safe in pregnancy.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/10/2019

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