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I used monistat 3 and still itching and burning... had been on two antibiotics and just finished those could that be complicating things.., what to do?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Possibly: Antibiotics can alter the bacteria that normally exist in that particular area. Another possibility may be that you are being reinfected by your sexual partner. Often they do not exhibit any infection problems. Speak to your physician about these possibilities. Good Luck.

Answered 5/11/2016

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I used monistat 3 and still itching and burning... had been on two antibiotics and just finished those could that be complicating things.., what to do?

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