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Can intercourse cause a yeast infection?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Yes: A vaginal yeast infection is caused by the fungus candida.Your vagina naturally contains a balanced mix of yeast and bacteria.But disruption of the healthy balance can result in an overgrowth of yeast.A yeast infection can be sexually transmitted, especially through oral-genital sexual contact. However, yeast infection isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection. Hope this helped :].

Answered 6/19/2016

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