The oral medication Diflucan (fluconazole) is not recommended for most patients during pregnancy
Objectives: To evaluate the pregnancy outcomes associated with exposure to oral fluconazole during the first trimester of pregnancy
Not all vaginal creams and suppositories are okay to use during pregnancy, so it is best to consult your doctor or pharmacist to get the right one
Association between use of oral fluconazole during pregnancy and risk of spontaneous abortion and still birth
Only topical azole therapies, applied for 7 days, are recommended for use
However, it can be a sign of an infection or a leak in the amniotic sac that protects a fetus in the womb
Vaginal azoles are used to treat yeast (fungus) infections of the vagina
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We present updated data reviewing the available knowledge and Alternatives to topical azoles include topical nystatin and oral fluconazole
Fluconazole is not recommended for use during pregnancy
In a study of fluconazole for treatment of lactation-associated thrush of the breasts, mothers took an average of 7
2015 Aug;61(8):685-6
In 2016, JAMA published an article that found increased risk of stillbirth and miscarriage in women who received fluconazole
It's safe to treat a yeast infection with over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal creams or suppositories that contain miconazole or clotrimazole
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Around week 24 my cultures came positive for yeast infection, although I didn't have any symptoms