A 48-year-old member asked:
Does lotrimin (clotrimazole) antifungal cream have any adverse or dangerous effects on the penis and can i use it for a yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 50 years experience
No and yes: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is very safe. It is used for yeast and fungal infections of the skin.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 39-year-old male asked:
My wife is in her first trimester and may have a yeast infection. Is Clotrimazole 7 day cream completely safe to use?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Yes, completely safe.
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Answered Jun 20, 2023
A 17-year-old female asked:
Can I shave my vagina before using clotrimazole cream for yeast infection or no?
Dr. Brandon Elrodanswered
General Practice 13 years experience
Yes: You may shave, however I would allow at least 12 hours between shaving and using the cream to allow some healing of the area and hair growth beyond th... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
I am having recurring yeast infections. Can I use the fluconazole pill and clotrimazole 3-day internal vaginal cream at the same time?
Dr. Robert Kneeceanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Yes but: 1 would not because you do not need both.
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216 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I wonder if applying clotrimazole 2% cream applicators for 3 days inside of vagina for yeast infection can interfere with my copper IUD i already have?
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
No: Using a yeast medication will not interfere with your iud in any way.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Can using antifungal inserted vaginally (clotrimazole) to treat yeast infection potentially cause pH imbalance and make it possible for other bacteria to grow? I have yeast but dont want to ruin the pH with this medicine. Thank you dr?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
PH restoration: Right now, with a yeast infection present your vaginal pH is already imbalanced. Once the Rx is taken, the pH should return to its' pre yeast infec... Read More
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Last updated Jun 9, 2019
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