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Do you think i should still take diflucan (fluconazole) if i had a yeast infection but am on my period now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: You don't need to let your period stop your yeast treatment.

Answered 9/29/2016

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