Can I continue vaginal gel during my period?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a question about the Lactomedi intimate care gel (the vaginal insert). I have planned to utilize it for 10 days continously for my vaginal discharge and itchness.

If I get my period during the treatment, for example, on the third day, should I stop using it while I am menstruating?
Will pausing during my period and then continuing the remaining doses after it ends reduce the effectiveness of the treatment?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

From what you have described, greenish, clumpy discharge, and itching. Symptoms have been coming back since last five months.

Already tried Canesten (Clotrimazole), but this does not sound like a simple yeast infection anymore.

Yeast infections usually cause thick white discharge that looks like cottage cheese. Green discharge is not typical for that.

When the discharge is greenish, we begin to suspect alternative reasons, such as:

Trichomoniasis (a common, treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis).

Bacterial Vaginosis (a frequent, curable, non-sexually transmitted vaginal illness caused by an imbalance in normal vaginal flora where beneficial Lactobacillus diminishes and anaerobic bacteria increases).

Now about Lactomedi gel (feminine hygiene product with probiotic lysates, calming herbal extracts, moisturizing agents) whether it is a lactic acid or probiotic type vaginal gel, it mostly helps to balance the vaginal pH. That can be supportive, but it does not actually treat infections like trichomoniasis. So if you have an underlying infection, the gel itself isn’t going to clear it.

Yes, vaginal medicine may be less effective if you are having your period. Period blood changes the vaginal environment and can wash out the product.

For over-the-counter gels, it is usually okay to pause during heavy bleeding and continue after your period ends.

But honestly, the bigger issue here is not whether to pause; it is making sure you are treating the right condition.

Because green discharge is not typical of yeast. It has been recurring for months, and antifungal treatment did not fully solved it. At this point, a proper vaginal examination and swab test would be much more helpful than trying another product.

A few important things to think about:

Is there a strong or unpleasant smell?

Is the discharge frothy?

Any burning when you urinate?

Are you sexually active?

If this turns out to be trichomoniasis, your partner would also need treatment, as it can keep coming back.

I completely understand wanting quick relief; vaginal symptoms are uncomfortable and frustrating. But getting the right diagnosis now will save you from repeated treatments that do not fully work.

I hope this answers your query.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.