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Can you use diflucan (fluconazole) to treat a yeast infection while on your period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: A yeast infection can be treated while a woman is on her period.

Dr Patterson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2019

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