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A 24-year-old female asked:
Inserted clotrimazole pessary in vagina last night for my persistent yeast infection. last night was the 3rd day inserting before sleep. usually there will be leakage the next day. this time there isnt any, it didnt fell out either. any reason why?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
It was either missed by you or not enough to be noticeable as absorption of the medicine and the substance it is in varies with local conditions . If you are getting better then dont worry about it. It is working.
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Answered Nov 14, 2021
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Can metronidazole suppositories (flagystatin ovules) cause diarrhoea? I notice I have diarrhoea(watery stool) for 1 week(no pain) and loss of appetite. FYI: I use the medication for yeast infection inserted in vagina(prescribed by doctor?
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Infectious Disease 55 years experience
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