Is treatment for a vaginal yeast infection different if I am pregnant?

Is treatment for a vaginal yeast infection different if I am pregnant?

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Yes. We don't use the oral tablets as much in pregnancy. We use mainly local treatments. For example, if it's just an external irritation and itching, we use medication just locally for the outside. If it's an internal problem, we use suppositories for the inside. But we avoid the oral anti-fungals as much as possible.