Monistat 1 Vaginal Ointment for Vaginal Yeast Infection User Reviews (Page 4)

• ELC...
• September 20, 2016

"I haven't had a YI in years, but my diet is off, stress levels are up with my new job, house, etc. So I concluded I had a mild yeast infection, which I caught immediately because I am a keen listener to my body. I say that because there was some discomfort. Anyway, I took Monistat 1 extra strength. There was an increase in my discomfort with slight burning, but no itching at all. I purchased yogurt and drank water. I went to sleep. The next day, I was relieved. Honestly, it worked for me. No burning, swelling, or itching, praise Yah! If I had read the reviews, I may not have bought this product. I'm sorry about the experience of others. However, I would use this product again. I hated to spend $22, but in the end, the relief was worth it."

• mom...
• August 19, 2015

"I got the Monistat 1 Day pack yesterday to treat a yeast infection I contracted while on vacation that I'd had for about a month. This is the first yeast infection I've had, I am 18. Before taking it, I came on here to read reviews to see if it would really work, and to say the least, it only made me terrified. I thought I was going to be miserably awoken to a burning, swollen vagina. But, for some reason, I took it anyway. Inserted around 1 am, then went to bed. Did not wake up at all. Woke up around 10 am feeling only the slightest bit of discomfort. The only thing I've experienced is the normal discharge of the medicine. Nothing even close to unbearable. I've been itch-free all day thus far! This product worked perfectly for me!"

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2015

"I have used Monistat 1 many times, and it's worked fantastically! I used it today at 3:45, and by 6:30, I was on FIRE! By 8:00, I swear battery acid would have felt better than this burning that I was experiencing. I have a very high pain tolerance. And this burning, stinging, chemical burning I was feeling is far beyond any pain tolerable level. I was sweating, shaking, light-headed, and had goosebumps. I was in so much pain, not to mention I was also bleeding from this. I have used this product in the past and have had no issues. In fact, it worked great. But this time... I will NEVER EVER use it again. It's 12:00 am now, and the pain experience had subsided maybe a notch. It's going to be a long night..."

• hel...
• May 7, 2019

"To whom it may concern, DO NOT USE MONISTAT. This product says side effects may include 'mild increase in burning or stinging.' That is an absolute lie, this product made my symptoms SEVERELY WORSE. It made me feel pain go from a 1 to a 10 in a matter of minutes. This product made me feel absolutely awful, and whoever came up with the product should use it themselves to see how painful it is. This product made my symptoms so much worse, and the burning and itching of the cream will not go away. Why is this product still allowed to be sold if a very limited amount of people are being given relief? Poor people buy this product to seek help and to find relief, but it just makes things 100 times worse. Absolutely horrible, and someone needs to do something about getting this product off of the market. I am still trying to seek relief for the burning this product has given me."

• Rei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2019

"I’ve read the reviews, and I have used this product before. Now, to clarify, I am a pretty impatient person, so I decided to use the Monistat 1. I’ve had the burning and itchiness, but I also realize that this, compared to the three or seven, is more concentrated. It sucks that it will cause that burning, but after clearing away the initial discharge, there was only a burning, and the itching was at a minimum. Just be aware that this is more concentrated, so there will be a stronger reaction. If you can handle the strength, you’ll be fine, if not, I would use the 7-day or go talk to your gynecologist."

• 12A...
• March 7, 2016

"This is horrible! I'm in so much pain! I put this egg in at about 9:30 PM, and it's now exactly 2:44 AM, and I cannot go to sleep! I feel the burning sensation, but it's itching like hell! I don't know what to do! Help!"

• Gia...
• April 15, 2017

"Holy mother. Dying right now. I had moderate swelling and itching from the YI, placed this in at nighttime. The next time I had a bowel movement, the evil egg started to ooze out. My vagina has swollen AT LEAST twice its size. I feel like I'm being chemically burned. Goopy, which is fine - who cares... but the BURN AND THE SWELLING. I feel like this is worse than my YI. I just finished rocking back and forth naked, on all fours, on my bathroom floor. Prepare yourselves, ladies."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2017

"Worst idea I ever had! I bought this to treat my yeast infection instead of seeing the doc. It didn't only not work, it made everything hurt and burn 100x worse! I inserted the medication before going to bed and woke up about an hour after with the worst burning sensation I have ever experienced. It was a mix of intense itching and burning so strong I had a hard time breathing through it. The pill had dissolved and had started leaking out. I used the washroom and it was more pain on top of the pain I was already experiencing. It has been two days and the burning sensation is still there, and it hurts so bad to pee. Everything feels chapped down there and will have to visit the doc anyway. Do yourself a favor and just go to the doctor!"

• rea...
• November 19, 2016

"I purchased Monistat 1 day, max strength. Came with ovule + applicator, cream, and cooling wipes. Unfortunately, I was one of the unlucky ones who didn't read the reviews before using. Every 1-star review is accurate-hellish burning, extreme discomfort, feels like Satan has taken residence on your vagina, etc. It wasn't until I removed about half of the cream that I felt a little better. The cream seems to make the sensation worse. The only thing that worked on the package are the cooling wipes. Sad. Not even sure if in the end, my YI will be treated."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2015

"I've used Monistat 7 and 3 before. Never had any intense pain or swelling after applying them. But really, who has time for that, especially when there is a fancy 1-day application? Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don't get me wrong, it works, you'll just be battling the fires of hell in your vagina most of the day. I used the 1-day last night, and all was good. I went to bed and slept for 5 peaceful hours. The pain actually woke me up: intense burning and really swollen. Took a bath and felt a little better. About 1 hour later, intense pain and the little bottle of devil's cream they give you sucks. I researched home remedies for burning and found that applying yogurt helps. Desperate and in agony, I found myself spooning yogurt on my lady parts. It did bring relief, but only for a bit. Swollen and burning, I decided to try ice. Get a bowl of ice and find somewhere to lay down and relax, you are going to need to be relaxed for this. I gradually iced it. At first, the only thing I could do was remind myself to breathe. Honestly, it sucks, but it feels really good when you go numb. It was absolutely worth the first 5 minutes. I noticed my swelling go down and my pain eased significantly. Monistat 1 is very effective, but it depends if you want a fire vagina for part of the day. I'm still torn if I'll ever use it again. It did make me feel much better, but there are a couple of hours of intense pain after applying."

• Ber...
• December 21, 2015

"Had a UTI, then antibiotics made it itch and twitch and overall uncomfortable. Once I realized I had a YI due to antibiotics, I tried Monistat 1 for quick results. Absolutely no concerns. I got the pack with the cream and wipes. Love the cream for the outside to minimize the YI itching. Ovule is messier than I realized. Within 24 hours of using, I feel 100% better. Would use again."

• Jad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2015

"Every woman is different, so for some it may burn and itch, and for others, it may take well. So you can't say it's bad to use because every woman's body is different. :) I used it, and it worked wonderfully on me. Just keep in mind, ladies, our bodies are ALL different :)"

• bar...
• November 5, 2015

"I have to admit I am quite surprised at all the negative reviews. I've used Monistat 1 every time I get a yeast infection, and I never had any horrible symptoms as others described. I always feel relief within a few hours, and my yeast infection totally clears up in no time. I'm wondering if the people who experience symptoms are not inserting the medication far enough inside. If you don't insert it correctly, once the egg starts to dissolve, the product could get on areas that are already inflamed/sore, which could lead to more irritation/discomfort. Read the instructions to ensure you are inserting the product correctly! I would highly recommend this product! 5 stars!"

• Lit...
• December 11, 2018

"Yeast infection wasn’t going away with the oral capsules that the doctors prescribed... So I tried this. My feet are literally withering in pain. It’s 1 AM and my vagina is crawling around the pits of Hell having a grand old time. Girls, don’t do this to yourself. Read the reviews, goddamnit. Having an ice pack between your legs is not exactly thriving. Please love your lady parts more. Goodnight. Rip Vag."

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2017

"This time it was worse with red, painful, tender labia, intense itching, and a small amount of discharge. That gave me the green light to go to urgent care and get the pill. But I didn't want to wait at the doctor's office and waste away the day. I Googled Monistat, and this one had the best reviews (in stars). I waited until it was time to go to bed so that I would be laying flat. I checked reviews again to see how long the healing would take, and I saw reports of burning. I freaked and waited for the agony. But it never happened. No burning. No pain at all. I felt better the next day! I think maybe some women had really bad cases that caused the burning. It worked great for me!"

• Han...
• April 25, 2016

"I had been prescribed antibiotics, and unfortunately, had a YI within just a few days. I did lots of research but wanted it to go away as quickly as possible. I bought the Monistat 1, and inserted it as I was getting ready for bed. As soon as I laid down, I was reading reviews and immediately was so scared with the terribly painful reviews that some have posted that I couldn't sleep with the anticipation of pain I was about to feel. I stayed awake for four hours and felt no pain, for about 20 minutes, I felt a little bit uncomfortable, but nothing close to what was explained on here. I guess everyone handles pain differently, but it did the job, and by the second day, I was all better."

• Ful...
• September 24, 2016

"OMG! Only the 2nd YI I have ever had & thought I would try this instead of going to the doctor. DO NOT buy this product. After 20 minutes, I swear there are flames shooting out of my lady parts. Nothing seems to help the burning. I applied a cold washcloth, sat in front of a fan, it feels like I applied Ben-Gay to my business. My YI is worse since using this product."

• Nen...
• September 5, 2016

"I took Plan B last week, and Plan B is known for throwing your pH balance off, so I caught a yeast infection. My vagina felt very raw, and I kept a cold towel down there to numb the pain. I took Monistat 1 because that's what the CVS pharmacist prescribed. This YI was so unbearable, and what made it worse is I'm on my period. I inserted the egg and put the cream everywhere. I barely want to walk, talk, eat, or do anything. My vagina is so sad right now, it burns, it itches. I just need relief from this uncomfortable pain."

• des...
• July 8, 2016

"Okay, so I came to this page after applying the medicine at night and burning for the next 15 hours. I wanted to see how it worked for everyone else, and most of them had the same reaction. Although it was very uncomfortable, I have to admit it worked! The 1st night and day after was the worst, but after day 2, I noticed my symptoms from the YI and the medicine were gone."

• jun...
• June 23, 2015

"I just used this 1-day ovule for the first time, and it worked great! I did not get any burning or itching sensation at all. I put it in before I went to bed and feel a lot better in the morning. I would recommend seeing your doctor if it's the first time you have had a yeast infection, but otherwise, this is a good product to use."

• Ann...
• October 25, 2018

"I caught my yeast infection really early and decided to do a one-day treatment but couldn’t find my usual brand, Equate, so I decided to use Monistat. Thirty minutes after applying the ovule and cream, I was in immense discomfort and was literally crying. I used a cold compress, but that wasn’t working either. I ended up taking a shower and trying to wash it all out after reading some reviews. Now sitting here with an ice pack between my legs, I still have extreme discomfort and even more extreme swelling. My advice is never to use any Monistat products and stick to the cheaper choice, which is Equate."

• DON...
• September 18, 2016

"I've never experienced any type of side effects of yeast infection medications until I bought this Monistat 1 day. OMG!!!! The burning is unbearable. It's been almost 2 days, and I'm still burning. I'll just have to bear it until the effects are gone. UGH!!! Don't do it, ladies!!!!"

• OUC...
• November 29, 2018

"Please read reviews before use. I did not. I used it about an hour ago, and now I’m having the most severe itching/burning I’ve ever felt. I’m currently jumping around trying to get it to leak out, and then I’m going to shower. Yes, I’m in tears writing this. NOT WORTH IT. I had a mild yeast infection, and now I’m in severe pain. DO NOT BUY."

• Itc...
• July 17, 2016

"So I just put the egg in about an hour ago. I've used this a few times before, and it worked like a charm. This time, within a few minutes of inserting the egg, the worst and most uncomfortable pain I've ever experienced. I literally cried for almost an hour. I didn't want to remove the egg in hopes that I could tolerate the pain and itch and that I would be all better soon. I read that plain yogurt (cold) relieves the itching and burning and helps rid of the YI bacteria. Desperately and thankfully, I had some plain yogurt in the fridge. I applied it all over my vagina as well as inside my vagina while the egg still remained. It took away the itch, burn, and pain almost completely. Sounds weird, but try it! Hopefully, I can help someone else out."

• Abi...
• June 10, 2015

"I had a yeast infection for a couple of months. Like most people, I thought it would go away on its own, but it didn't. I finally decided to order Monistat 1 day. But once I received it, I got scared to use it because of all the negative reviews. I was scared of the intense burning! So I put it off for 2 weeks. Finally, I knew I had to use the product or the infection would never go away. I used it on a Monday morning. I waited for that intense burning/pain that others had mentioned, but it never happened. I was so thankful. Only bad thing, there was a lot of discharge. Other than that, I was fine. I felt better immediately, but it took about 2 weeks for it to completely go away. I definitely recommend this product!"