Is it dangerous to treat a yeast infection with OTC treatments if you
I've read that you should never take an over-the-counter treatment, like Monistat 7, if you have never had a yeast infection or been diagnosed by your doctor. But is it really dangerous? I have the symptoms and want to treat it without a doctor. Does anyone have experience with this? I'd like to hear what you did and how it worked, and if you know how safe it is. I want to know if seeing a doctor first is just a precaution or if it's really a danger if you self-treat with an OTC medication.
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Sometimes other infections have the same symptoms as a yeast infection. Seeing your doctor is not just a precaution because they can determine if it is indeed a yeast infection or something else. It really isn't "dangerous" to treat with an OTC med, but if it isn't a yeast infection the medication won't help you. It is best to make an appointment with your doc to be sure.
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Best answer:
Sometimes other infections have the same symptoms as a yeast infection. Seeing your doctor is not just a precaution because they can determine if it is indeed a yeast infection or something else. It really isn't "dangerous" to treat with an OTC med, but if it isn't a yeast infection the medication won't help you. It is best to make an appointment with your doc to be sure.
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