Question: how to treat a yeast infection on my period?
Answer: Andersen says, adding that “it's enough to deal with a period, not to add vaginal cream [on top of that].” Whether or not you're menstruating, a single-dose oral medication, like fluconazole (also known by its brand name Diflucan), is often a bit easier to use than an over-the-counter cream or suppository, Dr.