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Yeast Infections
Sex and yeast infections – what women are asking
Learn the answers to the most commonly asked questions about sexual activity and yeast infections.
Can I get a yeast infection from having sex?
Rarely. While a yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted disease, it is possible to contract one through sexual relations. However, sex is an uncommon source of infection. Yeast infections are the result of an imbalance in the vaginal environment, which can have a variety of causes.
Can I give a yeast infection to my sex partner?
It is possible (though not common) for a sex partner to develop a yeast infection. If you are treating a yeast infection — or think you have one, but haven't started treatment for it — and your...
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Diabetes and yeast infections – women’s questions
For diabetics, yeast infections can mean your diabetes is not fully under control.
Q & A on vaginal yeast infections
The questions women most often ask about yeast infections.
Yeast infections: Treatment advancements
Once you have a yeast infection, you want to know how quickly you can get rid of it.
Vaginal infections are not all the same
Bacterial or yeast infection or “Trich” all require different treatments.
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