TY - JOUR T1 - Vaginal yeast infections during pregnancy JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 255 LP - 256 VL - 55 IS - 3 AU - Derrick Soong AU - Adrienne Einarson Y1 - 2009/03/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/3/255.abstract N2 - QUESTION My pregnant patients often present with symptomatic vaginal yeast infections. Are the medications commonly used for the management of yeast infections safe to use during pregnancy? ANSWER Existing data indicate that exposure to oral and topical antifungals, topical antiseptics, or corticosteroids during pregnancy is not associated with increased risk of major malformations. Topical azole antifungals are the recommended treatment during pregnancy for at least 7 days owing to increased efficacy. Topical corticosteroids can be used for symptomatic relief. ER -