Cyst and yeast infection

[nera-fiore.livejournal.com]

I have an ovarian cyst that is being surgically removed on the 19th. It causes abdominal pain.

Until then, I have what are the syptoms of a yeast infection.

Would I be alright to treat this yeast infection with a monistat treatment product? The warnings read "discontinue if you have abdominal pain".....well, I have abdominal pain alot now, but that's due to the cyst. It's Sunday, and I can't contact my doctor until tomorrow, but I wanted to start treatment today.

Comments

[frolicnaked.livejournal.com]

I understand. Your symptoms sound pretty consistent with a yeast infection and less consistent with anything else it might be.

Essentially the worst things that could happen are:

1) It's not a YI, so the antifungal won't work, and you'll still be itchy and burny.
2) It's not a YI, and you build up a resistance to the antifungals, meaning any future yeast infections might be more difficult to treat.

But it's a calculated risk; personally, if I were in your situation, I'd start the Monistat (or other OTC antifungal cream).

Good luck!