Re: pregnancy and yeast infections
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 May 2001 00:08:29 -0500 (CDT)
Very early in pregnancy, we discuss an "all or none" phenomenon with
respect to medications. Either it causes a miscarriage or it has no
effect. If very early, Diflucan will probably have no effect. the
Diflucan is Category C and shouldn't be used in latter pregnancy unless
the possible risks outwiegh the potential benefits (like all meds).
Good luck and best wishes.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 19 May 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I have had recurring yeast infections since I first started my period when I
>was 12 years old. I am now 26. I have been to several doctors who can't
>find anything else wrong, just yeast. I now believe I am pregnant with my
>second child. Around the time I think I conceived I got a really bad yeast
>infection. I used a douche with boric acid powder in it because I didn't
>know I was possibly pregnant. It didn't completely go away, so I used vaginal
>cream, and then diflucan pill. I am concerned that this might have some
>effect on the baby. I am really scared. Can you ease my mind? Thank you
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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