Use sanitary napkins or pads instead, and change them often. The difference is in the dose:. All doses will cure in the same amount of time and equally effectively. If you do not feel some relief within 3 days, or complete relief within 7 days, stop using the product and consult your healthcare professional.
We recommend our product be used as directed in order to fully cure the infection. If you completed the full course of medication and your symptoms do not get better stop use of the product and contact your healthcare professional. The body, including the vagina and urinary tract, contains complex finely balanced ecosystems where beneficial bacteria keep disease-causing organisms in check.
When these systems are thrown out of balance, the result can be conditions like urinary tract infections, yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis. Probiotics introduce friendly bacteria into the body. Only 7-day topical yeast infection treatments are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC for the treatment of yeast infections in pregnant women.
If you are pregnant and think you have a vaginal yeast infection, talk to your healthcare professional before using any product to treat the infection. You should also contact your healthcare professional if you have any other medical questions. When you have a vaginal yeast infection, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: vaginal itching, vaginal discharge that may be thick, white and lumpy like cottage cheese, vaginal soreness, irritation or burning, rash or redness on the skin outside the vagina vulva , burning upon urination, and painful vaginal intercourse sex.
Vaginal yeast infections do NOT cause fever, chills, lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, foul smelling vaginal discharge, or a missed period. These may be signs of a sexually transmitted disease STD or a tubal pregnancy. If you have these symptoms, call your healthcare professional right away. Some examples of symptom relief ingredients that will not cure the infection are hydrocortisone and benzocaine.
Vaginal yeast infections are usually not spread by having intercourse sex. However, if your partner has a rash, itching or discomfort in the genital area, a healthcare professional should be contacted to find the cause of the symptoms. Many things can change the balance of yeast organisms normally present in the vagina.
If there are too many, it can trigger a yeast infection. Triggers include:. Importantly, sexual activity is NOT a trigger for yeast infections, though it is a risk factor for other vaginal infections, such as BV and Trichomoniasis. Lastly, most yeast infections result from a type of Candida fungus known as Candida albicans, which is generally responsive to standard treatments, but other strains exist that are more resistant to common treatment options.
If you experience any problems treating or curing your yeast infection, consult a healthcare professional. If you are taking antibiotics, do not stop taking them without first asking a healthcare professional. Vaginal yeast infections, or vulvovaginal candidiasis, are really very common in women.
As many as 3 out of 4 will suffer from one in their lifetime. The infection occurs when Candida, a fungus normally found in areas like the mouth, digestive tract and vagina, begins to multiply and invade the vaginal tissue.
Normally, Candida functions alongside other microorganisms in a delicate balance. When the balance is disrupted, an overgrowth of Candida can lead to a yeast infection. Women who are pregnant are more likely to get a vaginal yeast infection due to the increased estrogen levels. There is no convincing evidence that eating foods with lactobacillus organisms, such as yogurt or acidophilus milk, will cure a vaginal yeast infection. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases STDs.
If this is your first time experiencing a yeast infection or you are unsure as to whether or not you have one, consult your healthcare professional for a diagnosis.
The following are some things that have been associated with preventing yeast infection. Keep the genital area cool and dry by wearing cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes, change out of damp clothes or a wet bathing suit as soon as possible and change maxi pads or panty liners often when you are not having your period. Avoid scented hygiene products that are not gynecologist tested like bubble bath, body washes, sprays, pads and tampons.
Also, change tampons and pads often during your period. Talk with your healthcare professional about any drugs you are now taking — you are more likely to get a vaginal yeast infection if you are taking certain drugs such as antibiotics, steroids or certain birth control pills.
Do not stop taking these drugs without first asking your healthcare professional. A healthcare professional may need to see you to make sure that you do not have other medical conditions such as diabetes or a weakened immune system.
No, vaginal yeast infections are usually not spread by having intercourse sex. Common triggers for a yeast infection are menstruation, pregnancy, antibiotic use, having diabetes or a weakened immune system, but sex is unlikely to be the cause. It coats the vaginal area with a specifically-formulated gel designed to protect vaginal balance and work with your body to restore feminine freshness. Because it lasts for 3 days, there is no reason to use it more often.
NOTE: Do not use more frequently than once every 3 days. The amount of Stay Fresh Gel used per application is very small, about the size of a nickel. The gel stays in place once it is applied, so it's discreet and never messy.
Also, the gel contains no fragrances, parabens, colorants, deodorizers, or drugs of any kind. Normal vaginal bacteria produce factors that keep the vaginal environment slightly acidic. The acidic environment helps suppress the overgrowth of abnormal bacteria. When abnormal bacteria overgrow or parasitic infections like Trichomoniasis become established, this results in abnormal vaginal activity — yeast infections usually do not result in a change in vaginal acidity.
A vaginal pH test can determine your vaginal acidity. In one study You may have a yeast infection. If this is your first yeast infection, talk to your healthcare professional. If left untreated, BV and Trich may lead to a serious infection of the reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease.
BV and Trich may lead to complications in pregnant women, including serious infections and premature birth. Trich can also increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections. For more information visit the CDC website on trichomoniasis. You should discuss your symptoms with your healthcare professional to help determine the best treatment for your vaginal discharge and symptoms. Do not self-treat with an antifungal. In If the yellow tip comes into contact with vaginal discharge that has an abnormal acidity, the tip's color will change to either blue or green.
The color change creates a stain that is darker and easily observed over the yellow background. Besides infections such as BV and Trich, other factors that may affect vaginal acidity pH levels include blood, semen, menopause and perimenopause low estrogen. BV is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria and must be treated with prescription antibiotics.
Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection and must be treated with prescription antibiotics. At this time there are no FDA approved over-the-counter treatments for Trichomoniasis.
If this is your first yeast infection, see your healthcare professional. No, in fact, the most common vaginal infection is bacterial vaginosis BV , which is an infection caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis is distinguished by a foul fishy odor, a thin, grayish-white discharge and a change in vaginal acidity. By contrast, yeast infections do not usually cause an odor, and the discharge will often be thick, white, and lumpy with associated vaginal itching and irritation.
If left untreated, BV may lead to a serious infection of the reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease and complications in pregnant women, including premature birth.
Another common vaginal infection is Trichomoniasis Trich , which is a parasitic infection. Tioconazole vaginal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do not use this medicine if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection that has been confirmed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tioconazole vaginal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant. It is not known whether tioconazole vaginal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without your doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medication to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing such as nylon underwear or panty hose that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until your infection is healed. Do not use a tampon, vaginal douche, spermicide, or other vaginal products while you are using tioconazole vaginal. Do not have vaginal intercourse during treatment.
Use Monistat-1 Tioconazole Vaginal exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
This medicine is usually given as a single dose. You should notice some improvement in your symptoms after the 1-day treatment. It may take up to 7 days after using the 1-day dose before your symptoms go away completely. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days, or if you still have symptoms for longer than 7 days.
Frequent vaginal yeast infections that do not clear up with treatment may be a sign of a more serious condition. The single-use applicator is for one use only.
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