Chronic Yeast Infections / Thrush
Users on Reddit have reported experiencing symptoms resembling chronic yeast infections or thrush, such as vaginal dryness and itchiness, while on GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Some users and their healthcare providers attribute these symptoms to the medication.
Experiences with Chronic Yeast Infections / Thrush and Related Symptoms:
Another user on Ozempic shared a similar experience: "Ozempic here, but I’ve had the same side effect. Managed well with vaginal moisturizers, but still very annoying. "[2]
A user on Ozempic mentioned experiencing "some chronic yeast infections.?.. it happened when they up’d my dose from . 25 to . 5 and nothing worked to get rid of it. " This user believes it's because "the medication is making you pee out a lot of sugar. "[4]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Gynatrof: A specific vaginal moisturizer, Gynatrof, was recommended by a user as being "awesome. "[3]
Boric Acid Suppositories: A user who experienced chronic yeast infections after a dose increase of Ozempic found relief with "PH Balance boric acid suppositories. I used them at night before bed for 5days and I felt better after day one.
Experiences with Chronic Yeast Infections / Thrush and Related Symptoms:
- One user on Mounjaro reported, "besides the constipation I have finally attributed my increased vaginal dryness/itichiness and what I thought was chronic yeast infections to monjoura.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- Vaginal Moisturizers: One user mentioned managing symptoms with "vaginal moisturizers.