monastat never worked for me.
I use( and you may not like this but it works for me in one hour
apple cider vineger, as douche( about two tbs in half a cup of water) or soak a tampon in it and use for five min.
Sounds wierd I know, but I am a natural type ecologist girl and I hate those creams.
You may notice a little burning sensation for one sec or so.Then your PH changes and it doesnt hurt( its very mild.)