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Yeast Infection Suppository Okay After Hysterectomy?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Michigan, MI

UPDATE: My dr contacted me back and said I’m ok to use a regular cream for yeast infection. Others may get a different answer.

I had a hysterectomy/excision surgery 2.5 weeks ago and I'm 99% sure I have a yeast infection. I have my post-op visit on Thurs and I already left a message for my doctor but has anyone come across this situation? I'm impatient so I figured I'd ask here. I was told probably 5 dozen times, "DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN YOUR VAGINA FOR 6-8 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY (unless… read more

September 9, 2019 (edited)
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Members rallied around someone navigating a yeast infection just weeks after hysterectomy surgery, with the clear consensus being to wait for... Read more

Members rallied around someone navigating a yeast infection just weeks after hysterectomy surgery, with the clear consensus being to wait for their doctor's guidance before using any suppositories or inserting anything vaginally during the critical 6 to 8 week recovery window. Several members suggested asking the doctor to prescribe oral Diflucan as a safer alternative that doesn't require vaginal insertion, and one member shared a helpful tip that Diflucan is available over the counter in Canada for those who live near the border. A recurring theme was balancing the frustration of waiting with the importance of protecting surgical healing, along with plenty of lighthearted humor about impatient partners and the creative workarounds couples found during recovery.

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Nothing in the vagina for at least six weeks. Wait for your doc to call back.

September 9, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi! I just came across this in google I also just had a hysterectomy for stage 4 endometriosis and 2 weeks post op now I think I have a yeast infection.. itches and burns when I pee.. great lol
Can I ask what helped you and what you used to help?
Harlee

November 12, 2022
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member You're a GENIUS. Diflucan IS available as otc in Canada! Next time I go, I'm buying some!

September 9, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Since I live near Detroit, MI, Canada is like an hour or hour and half and I used to go there and buy my daughter's formula (when she was a baby obviously) bc the cost of that was insanely cheaper! I found that out by accident when we were there for a day and ran out.

September 9, 2019 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

LOL There are still some things I *can* do in the meantime.. ;)

September 16, 2019

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