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I'm 5 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding. i have a vaginal and breast yeast infection. how should i treat it?
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Diflucan (fluconazole): Ask your ostetrician for medication that should treat both breast and vaginal yeast infections. It should only require 1 or2 tablets without any side effects to your infant.
Answered 8/22/2017
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