{"id":61105,"date":"2023-10-31T09:30:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T13:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=61105"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:27:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:27:24","slug":"yeast-infection-while-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/yeast-infection-while-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deal with yeast infections during pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infections are never fun, but when they happen during pregnancy, they may create extra worry. Thankfully, although uncomfortable, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-yeast-infection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yeast infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while pregnant are not harmful to the fetus, and there are effective and safe treatments available to pregnant individuals. Keep reading to learn the causes and symptoms of yeast infections while pregnant, why they are more common during pregnancy, and some provider-approved options for preventing and treating them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-yeast-infections-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes yeast infections during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infections are caused by overgrowth by a kind of fungus called<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/diseases\/candidiasis\/genital\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candida<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whether you are pregnant or not. Everyone has <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candida<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their bodies and it usually doesn&rsquo;t cause any issues because it lives in balance with bacteria; however, certain conditions can cause that balance to change. When too much<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/vaginitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candida <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proliferates in the vagina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it causes a vaginal yeast infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy itself doesn&rsquo;t cause yeast infections, but some aspects of pregnancy may make you more vulnerable to developing one, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mike-green-md-3b65a8110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael Green, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OB-GYN and co-founder at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bywinona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winona<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &ldquo;While the underlying cause remains the same whether or not you are pregnant, some factors can make pregnant individuals more susceptible to yeast infections, such as hormonal changes, a weakened immune system, and increased vaginal secretion,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-are-yeast-infections-more-common-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are yeast infections more common during pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice yourself getting more yeast infections while pregnant, you are not alone.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11908-015-0462-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has found that up to 20% of non-pregnant individuals experience <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candida<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overgrowth, but in pregnant women this increases to 30%. The majority of these occur during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. There are several reasons that vaginal yeast infections are more common during pregnancy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hormonal changes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ldquo;Candida seems to be increased in women in their reproductive years as well as women with elevated levels of estrogen,&rdquo; says<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwell.edu\/find-care\/find-a-doctor\/internal-medicine\/dr-adi-davidov-md-11364427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adi Davidov, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associate chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital in New York. &ldquo;That is likely why it is more common in pregnancy.&rdquo;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical changes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ldquo;Physical changes in the vaginal area, like increased blood flow and secretions, create a warm, moist environment ideal for yeast,&rdquo; explains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shandra Scruggs, RN, registered labor and delivery nurse, doula, and founder of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/simplybirthed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply Birthed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weakened immune system: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy suppresses the immune system. This can make expectant mothers more susceptible to any type of infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy complications:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, if you develop <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gestational diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during pregnancy, elevated blood sugar levels can promote yeast growth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Antibiotics: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are given <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/yeast-infection-from-antibiotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antibiotics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during pregnancy to treat an infection, this can disrupt vaginal flora, allowing yeast to grow, Scruggs explains.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dietary changes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, any changes in your diet because of pregnancy cravings or otherwise, can make you more vulnerable to a yeast infection. This is especially true if you are consuming more sugary foods, as these can raise blood sugar levels, resulting in more yeast growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"can-having-a-yeast-infection-while-pregnant-hurt-the-fetus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can having a yeast infection while pregnant hurt the fetus?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest assured that there is very little risk of yeast infections harming fetuses, especially when treated promptly. That&rsquo;s because yeast infections are localized. &ldquo;Yeast infections typically do not harm the pregnancy as the infection is in the vagina and does not extend inside the uterus where the pregnancy is located,&rdquo; Dr. Davidov explains.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, emerging research indicates that if the infection is not treated there may be some risk to fetuses. &ldquo;Severe or recurring infections can increase the risk of preterm birth or a low birth weight baby, so it&#8217;s essential to seek out the guidance of a healthcare provider,&rdquo; Dr. Green says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-yeast-infection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?<\/span><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although some yeast infections can be asymptomatic, most of the time, if you have a yeast infection, you&rsquo;ll know it. That&rsquo;s because yeast infections can present with some very irritating, uncomfortable symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of yeast infections are the same during pregnancy as when you are not pregnant. According to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/vaginitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (ACOG),<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the most common signs are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/vaginitis-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal and vulva itching<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning sensations, which may feel worse with urination or sex&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A red, inflamed, swollen vulva<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soreness in the vaginal area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal discharge that looks like white and lumpy, like cottage cheese, but with no odor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infection symptoms tend to start out mild and get worse as the infection progresses, especially when not treated.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are other conditions that may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/experts-and-stories\/the-latest\/think-you-have-a-vaginal-infection-heres-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resemble yeast infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and gonorrhea; however, these infections have slightly different symptoms. For example, bacterial vaginosis usually presents with thin gray, foul-smelling, fishy discharge. Trichomoniasis and other STIs often have yellowish discharge. Before you use any medications or treatments, it is important you visit your health care provider for examination, screening, and to determine the source and appropriate treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-yeast-infections-during-pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat yeast infections during pregnancy&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy, it&rsquo;s important to treat the infection. &ldquo;Leaving a yeast infection untreated can lead to discomfort, pain, and potentially more severe symptoms,&rdquo; says Dr. Green.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating yeast infections while pregnant usually involves antifungal medication that&rsquo;s applied topically to the vulva and vaginal area, often as vaginal creams or vaginal suppositories. Dr. Green says the following over-the-counter medications can be safely used to treat a yeast infection during pregnancy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vagisil-vs-monistat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monistat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (miconazole nitrate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/monistat-7-simply-cure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monistat 7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (miconazole nitrate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clotrimazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gyne-Lotrimin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (clotrimazole)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although these medications are over-the-counter, it is a good idea to discuss with your healthcare provider before using them because if it is not a yeast infection, these treatments can make the condition worse and it is important to be screened for other infections that may harm a fetus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more severe infections, an oral medication, like Diflucan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluconazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluconazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) may be used. But there is a caveat. &ldquo;Fluconazole is typically avoided in the first trimester and used cautiously in the later stages of pregnancy,&rdquo; Dr. Davidov explains. This is because research indicates possible dangers of using oral antifungals in early pregnancy, including the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/369\/bmj.m1494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risks of birth defects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8617216\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">miscarriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you need these treatment options there are steps you can take to prevent yeast infections from recurring, or from occurring in the first place. The ACOG recommends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a dry vulva and vaginal area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refraining from washing your vulva with soap or using any cleansers and sprays inside your vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid soaking in hot tubs or taking long baths\/soaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing breathable cotton underwear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/probiotics-do-they-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">probiotic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-rich foods like yogurt or taking a probiotic supplement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding douching; this can disturb the bacterial and fungal balance in your vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only using antibiotics when necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any further questions or concerns about yeast infections during pregnancy, don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yeast infections are never fun, but when they happen during pregnancy, they may create extra worry. 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