Monistat 7 and Stinging: What Users Say

• LuL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "At first, I ignored it because I assumed it was working and fighting the yeast, but a minute or two after inserting the applicator filled with cream inside my vagina, it started to burn. It was burning, stinging, and itching all at the same time very badly. My vagina felt like it was on fire. I wiped some of the product out of me, but it is still burning. I have used Monistat in the past, but I have never had this issue. Have they changed something in the formula?"

• Hel...
• March 19, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I am devastated that I used this before reading these comments. Holy moly. I am 30 weeks pregnant, and my doctor told me to get Monistat 7 to take care of my very mild yeast infection. My symptoms included white/yellow discharge and very slight itching. Within 3 minutes of shooting this treatment into me, I was in agonizing, burning, stinging pain. I took a shower and tried getting most of it out, before my vagina became swollen shut. Now I’m in bed, feeling grateful that what was 8.5 pain has now dropped to 4.5. Still no way I am ever going to be able to sleep tonight. I pray you are reading this before you put this fire inside you. I’m not religious, but I’m actually praying for every woman on earth tonight."

• Pam...
• August 8, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "This is the worst product I've ever used on my vagina. The first night I got this stuff, I was so happy because I thought it would give me some relief! Bruhhhhhhh! I screamed very loudly when this stuff started to burn! Itch! And sting! Don't ever use this! Just don't! Anyway, I tried it the second night (why?), and yep! It burned me again! Tonight is my third night of torture, and I'm so DONE! I'm being honest, it works, but the side effects are too hard to handle! Just don't use it! Never again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2016

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I was on antibiotics for a UTI, which gave me a yeast infection. I've had them in the past, and they haven't been too troublesome, although I'd never used Monistat to treat them. I applied some externally, and immediately it burned. Within minutes, it felt like someone had rubbed a ghost pepper on my bits or like there were thousands of tiny needles stabbing me. The itching and stinging was unbearable and lingered for hours after I had removed the cream. I could only tolerate 2 days of it. I took one dose of Fluconazole, which was a godsend and almost immediately resolved the itchiness, but I'm still a little irritated down there. Find 2% Miconazole Nitrate gel in some other form-- do NOT use Monistat unless you want a bad time."

• Dot...
• March 4, 2021

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Upon first application of the cream last night, my itching immediately increased from a level 4 or 5 on a scale of 1-10 to a level 10. Burning and stinging (which I had not experienced prior to application) rocketed to a level 10. It felt like my vagina was on fire. I’ve used Monistat 3 and 7 other times in the past and almost always experienced an almost immediate gentle relief of symptoms upon first application, so this was very disturbing. I dealt with the pain for about 15 minutes, hoping it would subside, but I couldn’t bear it any longer. The only thing that helped was complete extraction of the cream and a bath to remove all residue. I reported the issue to Monistat but was told itching and burning are normal side effects. This was NOT normal. If you’re in pain, remove the product ASAP. I’m in the process of reporting to the FDA."

• aid...
• October 18, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "So I've had a YI once before, and it was the worst thing of my life. Now I'm 26, and I was taking doxycycline (antibiotic) that was prescribed to me by my dermatologist. I noticed a few days ago that I was burning and itching. Over the past 2 days, it's been getting worse and worse, almost unbearable, and today I noticed the discharge and knew exactly what it was. I use Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc (ZnP) Argan Oil Bar Soap (Amazon purchase) on my face to treat cystic acne. I remembered that this soap is an antifungal treatment. So I took a shower and used this to wash, there was a sting, but it soon went away. When I got out, I inserted the M7, warm but not bad. I would highly recommend using the soap for a wash, I truly believe it helped!"

• Tat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "On the first night I used this, I had quite a bit of discomfort, but nothing unbearable. The next day, my YI symptoms definitely had improved. Then, I did night two of the cream, and within 30 seconds, unbearable burning, stinging, itching. I waited about 15 minutes, and it was getting worse, so I showered and tried to rinse as much as I could. I got out and waited a little longer, and the pain continued to get worse! I had to get this stuff out of me! The pain got a tiny bit better after this but was still terrible! I flushed out my vagina with it several times with warm water. I then ran a warm bath and soaked in it for 15 minutes. I am still having some itching and burning, but it is finally bearable and I might be able to sleep. Do not buy this product!!"

• Ext...
• November 16, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "I've been having chronic yeast infections for about 5 months, up until about a month or so ago; took and used (using right now) the Monistat 7. Maybe just me, but I've had yeast infection stings, burns, etc. worse than the cream; it's honestly not THAT bad. Still extremely curious about what's in it and what it does inside of you."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2017

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "First night it was crazy hard to get the applicator in as it felt really sharp, and almost immediately I began to burn/sting/itch like I've never felt before and felt very sudden jolts of pain deep inside to the point I was twitching in bed from it and wanting to scratch and get it all out. I stuck it through and felt okay when I woke up, used the anti-itch cream and oh man, hello again burning, itching, and pain jolts. Went away after an hour or half hour and I'm currently on night 2 and it was just as awful as yesterday. Now that it's been almost an hour I feel it starting to cool and calm down. Gonna do my best to stick it out the 7 days but man it's gonna be rough."

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "DO NOT BUY THIS CREAM. This is cruel and unusual punishment. I can’t believe this is still on shelves. It should be ILLEGAL to sell. The fact that they are OK having customers insert this into their vaginas... It shows how little the brand cares about women. I want to SUE this company after using this. My vagina feels like it has poison ivy in it! It’s not only itching, but burning and stinging as well. I can’t sleep. This is my first night, but after reading the reviews, I won’t be continuing use. I’m never buying CRAPISTAT again. I urge others to listen and not buy from this company. I won't tell you what I would like to do with one of these applicators to the CEO that approved this stuff. A product has never made me this angry in my life. THIS PRODUCT MAKES ME MISS MY YEAST INFECTION. Seriously, it’s that bad. Shame on the people pocketing the money from us VICTIMS. Monistat, or should I say CRAPISTAT, you disgust me."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

For Vaginal Yeast Infection "Worst experience ever... this is my first YI, and this burns, stings, and made me break out in a sweat. So uncomfortable!!! I can feel the inside of my vagina burning!"