is a yeast infection while pregnant dangerous?
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In nonpregnant women who have a normal immune system, yeast infections rarely lead to serious complications. Even in pregnancy, yeast infections don't usually cause harmful effects in the mother. However, you can pass the yeast to your baby during delivery.
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The CDC and health professionals recommend a 7-day vaginal cream for a yeast infection during pregnancy. The FDA issued a warning about the oral medication fluconazole (Diflucan®) in 20162. Using topical antifungal treatments like MONISTAT® during pregnancy is recommended. Again, talk to your healthcare professional.
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A yeast infection can be caused by one or more of the following: Hormonal changes that come with pregnancy or before your period. Taking hormones or birth control pills. Taking antibiotics or steroids.
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An overgrowth of candida or penetration of the fungus into deeper vaginal cell layers causes the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection. Overgrowth of yeast can result from: Antibiotic use, which causes an imbalance in natural vaginal flora. Pregnancy.
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Although yeast infections aren't dangerous for most people, they can cause discomfort such as vaginal itching and burning.
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There are no human studies looking at exposure to mold during pregnancy. Studies in animals have shown that mold toxins can increase the chance of birth defects when eaten. Currently, however, there is no proven risk to a pregnancy from exposure to airborne mold.
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A yeast infection typically happens when the balance in the vagina changes. This can be caused by pregnancy, diabetes, use of some medicines, lubricants, or spermicides, or a weakened immune system. Occasionally, the infection can be passed from person to person during sex.
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Yeast infections are a common issue for many women right before their period. Although you can't control the hormonal changes that can trigger a yeast imbalance, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting a yeast infection.
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It is safe to use your spa or a swimming pool while you have a yeast infection. The infection is not contagious in this way — it can only be passed through sexual contact.
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Any maternal exposure to fluconazole during pregnancy — whether in low or high doses — may increase the risk for spontaneous abortion, and high-dose fluconazole during the first trimester may increase the risk for cardiac septal closure anomalies, researchers reported recently in the Canadian Medical Association ...
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Since yeast grows in moist, warm environments, mouths and nipples are prime places for yeast to overgrow during breastfeeding. Since yeast cells can be transferred by skin-to-skin contact, if your baby has oral thrush or another type of yeast infection, your baby can transmit thrush to your nipple while breastfeeding.
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Common Yeast Infection Medication is Linked to Miscarriage Vaginal yeast infections called vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common gynecologic malady affecting many women, especially those who are pregnant. The results from a recent study found that a common yeast infection medication is linked to miscarriage.
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Advertisement. Yeast infections are especially common during pregnancy because hormone changes can disrupt the pH balance of the vagina. Common yeast infection symptoms include vaginal itching and a white, thick discharge that looks like cottage cheese.
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Treating thrush during pregnancy Normally, thrush can also be treated with antifungal tablets called fluconazole. But, if you're pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take anti-thrush tablets.
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Answer From Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D. You can safely treat a yeast infection during pregnancy with various over-the-counter antifungal vaginal creams or suppositories. However, it's best to confirm with your health care provider that your symptoms are actually due to a yeast infection before starting treatment.
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Can a Yeast Infection Harm my Baby? Yeast infections rarely cause any complications for you or your baby. These infections are easy to treat and tend to stay localized in one area. If left untreated, yeast infections have the possibility of passing to your baby's mouth during delivery.
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No, there's no evidence that having thrush, a common yeast infection, will directly affect your chances of getting pregnant. But vaginal thrush may cause itchiness, pain and irritation, which is unlikely to put you in the mood for sex.