Re: Is it safe to treat yeast infections while pregnant?

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At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>I just found out that I am pregnant (approx 3 weeks.) I recently treated
>a yeast infection with an over the counter medication (Canestan 3 day)
>before knowing I was pregnant. Can this harm the fetus? I am overly
>concerned that I may have harmed the fetus. I have yet to speak to the
>doctor about this as I am going tomorrow, but I just need some relief in
>knowing that I didn't do any harm.

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