How do I know if I need Monistat?

Signs of a vaginal infection—ranging from easy-to-cure to more serious vaginal health problems—include: A change in the color, texture, amount or odor of vaginal discharge. Pain at anytime or during sex. Redness or swelling in or around the vagina.

What happens if I take MONISTAT and I don t have a yeast infection?

If you don't really have a yeast infection, antifungals won't help you get better. They can actually prolong the real problem, because while you'll think you're treating the issue, the real cause will continue to develop.

Can I use MONISTAT if I think I have a yeast infection?

If you think you have a yeast infection and are familiar with the symptoms because you have been previously diagnosed with a yeast infection, you can try an over-the-counter antifungal remedy such as MONISTAT®. If this is your first yeast infection, see your healthcare professional.

When do you use MONISTAT?

This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Miconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.

What can be mistaken for a yeast infection?

Yeast Infection Tales & Monistat Experience

How do you tell if it's a yeast infection or bacterial?

With yeast infections, discharge is usually thick, white, and odorless. You may also have a white coating in and around your vagina. With bacterial vaginosis, you may have vaginal discharge that's grayish, foamy, and smells fishy. (But it's also common for BV to have no symptoms.)

What does a mild yeast infection look like?

Redness and swelling of the vulva. Vaginal pain and soreness. Vaginal rash. Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance.

How quickly does Monistat kick in?

For most people, Monistat starts to kick in within 24 hours of your first dose. Even if you don't feel relief in the first 24 hours, you should definitely feel some symptom improvement within 3 days. If you don't feel any better within the 3 days, let your healthcare provider know.

Can you have a yeast infection without discharge or odor?

Sometimes there are no obvious symptoms, so it's important to know what your body's normal healthy state is. With a yeast infection, there is typically no odor. If you're not sure if you have an infection, you can use the MONISTAT® Symptom Checker to help guide you.

Will a yeast infection go away on its own?

Fortunately, most yeast infections are not serious. Left untreated, yeast infections will usually go away on their own, but the severe itching can be hard to tolerate for some.

Can I use Monistat just for itching?

MONISTAT® 7-Day Treatment Cream is a low dose yeast infection treatment that comes with a tube of treatment cream and 7 empty applicators. You fill each one right before you use it. This cream can be used inside the vagina or on the skin outside of the vagina, around the vulva to relieve itching.

How can I tell if I have a yeast infection without going to the doctor?

What should you not do with Monistat?

Does Monistat make you itch if you don't have a yeast infection?

Monistat may cause a mild increase of vaginal burning, itching, and irritation when used, even without a yeast infection. The vaginal area is sensitive in general and prone to these side effects when applying any type of medication there. However, burning may be worse if you already have a yeast infection present.

Can a yeast infection just be itchy without discharge?

Causes of vaginal itching without discharge

Infections — Your vagina or vulva may feel itchy due to a candida infection or genital warts from a viral infection. Bacterial vaginosis can sometimes result in vulvar itching (although it's rare), likely due to contact dermatitis.

How do you know if you have a vaginal infection?

What feels like a yeast infection but isn't a yeast infection?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs)

“Sexually transmitted infections can often mimic yeast infections in that they may cause vaginitis, an irritation of your vagina or vulva,” Dr. Nelson said. “Symptoms can include vaginal discharge, itching, burning, pain with sexual activity, bleeding and vaginal odor.”

What is the main cause of yeast infection?

A yeast infection can happen if your skin gets damaged. Yeast can also “overgrow” in warm or humid conditions. An infection can also happen if you have a weak immune system. Taking antibiotics can also cause an overgrowth of yeast.

Does a mild yeast infection smell?

A yeast infection usually doesn't cause vaginal odor.

How long leave Monistat inside?

The cream is designed to stay within the vagina to work without having to reapply every day for seven days.

Does Monistat push the yeast out?

It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet). Some products also come with a skin cream to be applied to the area around the outside of the vagina.

How do you clean up after Monistat?

Official answer. If you are using a Monistat product that contains a reusable applicator, after you have inserted the medicine, pull the two pieces of the applicator apart and wash both with soap and warm water.

What are the beginning stages of a yeast infection?

Symptoms and Causes

An itchy or burning sensation in your vagina and vulva. A thick, white vaginal discharge with the consistency of cottage cheese. Redness and swelling of your vagina and vulva. Small cuts or tiny cracks in the skin of your vulva because of fragile skin in the area.

How do you know if it's more than a yeast infection?

While yeast infections produce thick, white, cottage-cheese like discharge, Chlamydia can cause white, green or yellow discharge. Gonorrhea discharge is white or green. And neither discharge from Chlamydia or Gonorrhea are typically cottage-cheese like. This is an important difference.

What does the beginning of a yeast infection feel like?

It can feel like itching or maybe even burning. Or you may have swelling so extreme, it leads to sores. Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, a yeast infection can be uncomfortable. Also known as vaginal candidiasis, yeast infections are caused by a fungus.