Im dealing with a lot of itching down there and someone suggested canesten cream. But im pregnant (16 weeks) so thoda hesitant to just use anything. Anyone used this safely?
Oh, the lovely pregnancy side-effects that nobody warns you about! Yes, Canesten cream or the vaginal tablet is generally safe, but please don't use the applicator to push it in. Just use your finger, and maybe avoid wearing tight pants for a while to let things breathe! 😂
I overthink every single medicine during pregnancy, so when I got thrush, I spent hours researching Canesten! It turns out the cream and pessaries are completely safe because they don't enter your bloodstream in large amounts. Just make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying, and don't panic!
Having gone through a miscarriage previously, I was terrified of using any vaginal creams. My gynac reassured me that Canesten pessaries are safe because they work locally and don't affect the baby. But please do check with your doctor first before starting, just to have complete peace of mind.
I just delivered last month and literally had to use Canesten in my third trimester because of extreme itching. My doctor prescribed the 6-day pessary course and told me to insert it using my finger at bedtime. It cleared up the infection completely and was totally safe for my baby.
According to most pregnancy apps, topical Canesten creams and vaginal pessaries are totally safe for yeast infections. However, you should strictly avoid the oral Canesten capsule because fluconazole isn't recommended in pregnancy. Keep a track of your symptoms and ask your doctor if they don't improve in a few days.
I had a lot of hormonal imbalances due to PCOS, which made me prone to infections even before pregnancy, so I had to use Canesten. The external cream and internal pessary are safe, but I'd suggest letting your doctor know first just to be 100% sure. Also, remember to insert the tablet with your finger, not the applicator.
