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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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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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