Can you use Monistat for BV?

Unfortunately, there are no over-the-counter products like Monistat that will do the trick. (Monistat is a treatment for yeast infections—it won't do anything to stop the itching and clear up your condition if what you really have is BV.)

Should I use Monistat for BV?

Can I use Monistat for BV? Monistat is a medication used to treat yeast infections. BV is an overgrowth of bacteria, so it is treated differently. Taking Monistat may worsen your BV.

What cream can I use for BV?

What happens if you use Monistat without 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 yeast infection medicine cure BV?

Prescription medications such as metronidazole, clindamycin and tinidazole often can effectively treat BV. For yeast infections, antifungal creams, ointments, tablets or suppositories usually are all that's needed to restore the vaginal balance of bacteria and yeast and eliminate symptoms.

Pharmacist Advice: Do You have Bacterial Vaginosis or a Yeast Infection?

Will yeast infection medicine make BV worse?

Visit Your Doctor if You Think You Have a Yeast Infection

For example, if you think you have a yeast infection but you actually have bacterial vaginosis, an over-the-counter yeast infection medication will make it worse because it allows the bacteria to bloom even more.

When should you not use Monistat?

Stop using MONISTAT® antifungal products and consult your healthcare professional if you have abdominal pain, headache, hives, skin rash or if you have severe vaginal burning, itching, irritation or swelling.

How can you tell the difference between a yeast infection and BV?

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.)

Will BV go away on its own?

At times, BV will go away without treatment. However, treatment can help avoid the increased chance of some serious health risks associated with BV, including: Getting or transmitting HIV; Delivering your baby too early if you have BV while pregnant; and.

What can I use for BV at CVS?

CVS Health Vitamin C Vaginal Suppositories, 6 CT to cart. RepHresh Vaginal Gel Pre-Filled Applicators, 4CT to cart. VCF Vaginal Odor Eliminating Film, 12 CT to cart. vH essentials Vaginal Odor pH Balanced Treatment Tablets - 6 Tablets With Applicator to cart.

How do you calm BV?

Use a medication specifically for yeast infections that you can get without a prescription. Options include one-day, three-day or seven-day courses of cream or vaginal suppositories. The active ingredient varies, depending on the product: clotrimazole, miconazole (Monistat 1) or tioconazole (Vagistat).

What helps BV stay away?

Should I treat a yeast infection or BV first?

BV causes thin discharge with a fishy odor, while a yeast infection causes discharge that is thick and odorless. Doctors typically recommend antibiotic medications to treat BV and antifungal medications to treat yeast infections.

What bacteria does Monistat treat?

Flagyl is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and Monistat is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Flagyl, Flagyl ER, and Flagyl Injection are also used to treat trichomonas, amebiasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections. Flagyl and Monistat belong to different drug classes.

How long does it take for BV to go away without treatment?

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vagina that may cause a fishy-smelling discharge. It's usually a mild problem that may go away on its own in a few days.

Can you do a home test for BV?

A person can test for BV using a home testing kit, which they can often purchase online or at a local pharmacy. Individuals should speak with their doctor if they receive a positive result from any at-home test.

What does BV discharge look like?

Bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms may include: Thin, gray, white or green vaginal discharge. Foul-smelling "fishy" vaginal odor.

Why do I keep getting BV from the same partner?

If you're in a long-term relationship with the same partner you may be on the pill or not using barrier contraceptives – so sex is very likely to trigger your BV. Don't be tempted to use intimate washes, perfumes or sprays to mask the symptoms as these can affect your balance as well and actually make things worse.

Does BV cause itching?

Women with BV also may have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both. However, nearly half of the women with clinical signs of BV report no symptoms. A physician may observe these signs during a physical examination and may confirm the diagnosis by doing tests of vaginal fluid.

Can Monistat make a yeast infection worse?

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. This is because Monistat may worsen vaginal discomfort that is caused by a yeast infection.

How long does Monistat take to get rid of infection?

Use as directed. All MONISTAT® products can take up to 7 days to fully cure a yeast infection.

Is there a 1 day treatment for BV?

Other vaginal treatment options include a one-day vaginal clindamycin cream or gel and three-day vaginal suppository. Clindamycin cream should not be used with latex condoms due to the risk of condom breakage. Clindamycin can also be taken by mouth, 300 mg twice daily, for seven days.

What kills the bacteria in BV?

The antibiotics clindamycin and metronidazole are both effective treatments for bacterial vaginosis.

What happens if you have BV for too long?

Most often, BV does not cause other health problems. However, if left untreated, BV may increase your risk for: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. Pelvic inflammatory disease where BV bacteria infect the uterus or fallopian tubes.