Is Intercourse After Taking Monistat 1 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2016

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Question : I had intercourse after using monistat 1. Is that dangerous?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No harm in doing so.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
There is no harm in doing intercourse after inserting Monistat pessary. It is meant for local use. Do take care to wash the vagina properly the next morning.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (31 minutes later)

The reason I ask is I had some slight bleeding after intercourse. Should I worry about getting an infection since I have an irritation now? Also I read that the meds could have been push into my cervix causing other issues. Is that something I should worry about?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The slight bleeding is not related to monistat but it can cause irritation causing an itching. It is best to wash the area to remove the remaining medicine. Pushing of medicine into the cervix does not cause any issues as it does not cross the internal os. There is no need to worry.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar