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Re: Trying to get pregnant - yeast infection

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 22:09:00 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 31 Dec 2002, Courtney wrote: >
>My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I am currently on Cycle
>Day #8, and probably won't ovulate for another a week (typically ovulate
>after day 15). I discovered that I have a yeast infection yesterday. I
>picked up one of the 3-day treatment packs today - I have used them
>before effectively.
>
>My question is this - if I use the treatment, will it effect our chances
>of getting pregnant this month? The treatment will be done by Day 11 and
>it should be a few more days after that before I ovulate. I have read
>that having the yeast infection does not effect fertility, but that the
>chemicals in the treatment can. If I treat now, would it effect my
>fertility for next week?

It certainly might. There is no risk to the pregnancy were it to occur, but the cream or suppositories MIGHT be hard on any sperm.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.






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