Named for monila, the Latin name for yeast, monilial vulvovaginitis is a yeast infection that affects the vulva and vagina.
There is a higher incidence of yeast infections during pregnancy, and the chances of contracting an infection is increased near term.
The symptoms of monilial vulvovaginitis include an odorless vaginal discharge with a creamy or cottage cheese consistency accompanied by significant vaginal itching and swelling.
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Yeast infections are caused by Candida albicans. Pregnancy increases the risk of contracting a yeast infection and statistics suggest that about twenty percent (1 in 5) pregnant women will develop a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy. Most yeast infections are contracted near the end of pregnancy.
Monilial vulvovaginitis causes no serious problems during pregnancy. If you contract a yeast infection during pregnancy it may cause concern and discomfort. Yeast infections are more difficult to control during pregnancy and may require longer and more frequent treatment: ten to fourteen days instead of three to seven days, but are easily treated with regular medication.
If your baby is born during the course of a yeast infection if may contract thrush, an oral yeast infection, diaper rash or a vaginal yeast infection, while passing through the infected birth canalThe passage through which the baby passes during delivery from the inlet of the true pelvis to the vaginal orifice.
Visit our comprehensive glossary for more pregnancy terms and definitions.. Treatment of the newborn with nystatin is simple and effective.
Treatment of monilial vulvovaginitis with nystatin is simple and safe for use during pregnancy. Your partner does not need to be treated. Preparations such as Monistat, Femstat, Gyne-Lotrimin, or Mycelex-G are recommended although treatment may need to be continued over a period of ten to fourteen days.
Avoid the use of fluconazole (Diflucan
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