Ladies, can you help with a "personal female" question?

You’re right, at least in theory. The medicine should work regardless of the moisture it causes.

“Should” is the key word. Creams make my yeast symptoms worse. I have to specifically ask for an ointment or gel instead, as they don’t stay “wet” – and they create a barrier that helps keep moisture out.

@livelaughlove21 I personally have only used a cream, and it doesnt make it too much worse, its bearable when im telling myself this is helping lol. I didnt know that about the ointments or gels, Ill have to keep that in mind next time I get one. thanks for that. As for the question thank you for answering, I know shes reading this so thanks on her behalf as well :)

I haven’t dealt with a yeast infection in over 20years. I do not even remember. But I was at the drug store just yesterday and I know they offer Canesten in easy to insert tablets, which makes me think means the area would not be so lubricated.

I remember when I was pregnent I had to take I swear a turkey baster filled with the gel antibiotic stuff and insert that into my “area”.

And yeah at 8.5mnths pregnant the doctor pretty much told me that I will most likely have to get my partner to do it for me. :/

The yeast grows in water moist areas. It won’t grow in the cream and the medicine in the cream will kill it off. If the product doesn’t work she should go to the doctor to make sure it is yeast. She should wait several days after stopping the cream so the doctor can actually easily see what is going on under a microscope. If the doctor doesn’t have a microscope in the office (which really annoys me) they will send it for culture (they might do this anyway) and the cultures won’t grow if the medicine is on the sample.

I am assuming your friend does not get a lit of yeast infections and she is self diagnosing, that combination is not always a good idea, but there isn’t big harm in trying to treat it herself first. However, if it isn’t yeast and is an STD, it can cauae a lot of harm over time, so she needs to be vigilant.

@JLeslie I wouldn’t be so quick to assume she’s self-diagnosing. If she’s got a medicated cream like Nystatin, then chances are a doctor gave it to her after diagnosing her with a yeast infection. Why would we assume that’s not the case? I also see no indication that the cream isn’t working for her. We don’t even know how long she’s been using it. These aren’t miracle creams – they don’t zap that yeast away in a day or two. I don’t know if it’s time to be jumping to the possibility of an STD here.

@livelaughlove21 When I actually write out I assume, that means I know it is only an assumption. Obviously, assumptions can be wrong and often are.

It would seem to me if a doctor prescribed the cream she would not be so unsure about it. But, I easily could be wrong. I mean the cream is made for yeast infections, I don’t really get why someone would question if it is ok for yeast infections. I do understand that people might prefer other treatments, I think I was the one who recommended to you that Nystatin comes in ointment form.

I am in the USA, and had chronic yeast infections 20–25 years ago, when the prescription-only medication was a 7-day course with the cream inserted via plunger (LOL at “turkey baster”), and I had to wear panty-liners during the day, which didn’t help keep the area dry. At home, I would put a towel on the bed and lay naked so I could air it out. I also eat plenty of yogurt to try to keep the healthy flora in balance.

Nowadays, I see that the cream is available over-the-counter in a 3-day dosage. I also know that they came out with a pill – prescription only, single dose (I think) – called Diflucan here in the USA. So I’d be inclined to think that the person described above may have self-diagnosed. The cream should bring relief in a few days, if that doesn’t do the trick then a trip to the doctor is necessary.

FYI there is a one day cream by Prescription. With stubborn infections diflucan in combination with a cream sometimes does the trick. Spornox (oral pills) also works very well, but very very few GYN’s even know to prescribe it. I am pretty sure it is an off label use.

Hopefully whatever she bought does the trick quickly. If the cream is irritating she might be slightly allergic. I cannot use Monostat (whatever drug that is, micronizonal or something or other) but I can use the other drugs.

Sorry everyone I should have mentioned she got the yeast infection from an antibiotic she was taking. I don’t know which one though.

Oh, then yeah, safe assumption it is a yeast infection. Just use the cream, it should take care of it. Read the directions.

She can use a hair dryer to help dry the area after showering. Not too hot obviously.

If she often gets yeast infections when she takes antibiotic she can use the cream every couple days or so while taking the antibiotics to try and prevent it. Or, her doctor can prescribe diflucan along with the antibiotics. But, some people don’t like to take more oral drugs.

This is going to sound crazy and maybe a little gross. The time I was dealing with the same problem, I found that applying plain greek yogurt directly to the area worked where OTC creams like Monistat had failed. I was clear in less than a day.

The cream is an anti-yeast cream and it’s moisture does not count.

I have been taking antibiotics everyday for months now.

I avoid yeast infections by not eating sugary processed or yeasty foods and taking probiotics. They are found in yogurt most of which is pure sugar unless you get the healthy kind or make your own. Some drinks have cultures as well. It is worth the trouble to take some measures to avoid the pain and inconvenience while taking antibotics. At least in my opinion.

I think the moisture is referring mainly to wearing cotton undies, and sweat so on. Also wiping well after using the bathroom. Plus drying well after a shower. Taking a pro-biotic with Lactobacillus also helps. Very oddly recently I was on Augmentin and did not suffer thrush at all. Strange. as I normally always do

@hearkat lol that is exactly what I had to do turkey plunger thank goodness they worked that out! Lol. I think when I was pregnant I made too much yeast and passed it on to my daughter because after dealing with my own pregnancy yeast infection so close to birth my daughter was born with thrush.

@InkyAnn If your friend is self diagnosing and taking an over the counter med, if the symptoms do not clear up I vote that she should visit the doctor.

That’s what I told her, she said she’s guna. But I guess so far the cream is really helping. She said this is her 3rd day and its only noticeable when she uses the bathroomor something touches it and make it noticeable again.

I usually use the ovules that you insert. the cream is helpful but it should be washed off after a while, in my experience.