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A member asked:

I keep getting recurrent yeast and bv after sex, my period, or just because. if it's from my partner, what cream should he use?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Try a condom: Try a condom for a few times to see if the problem is coming from him or lies in you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Monistat cream: He can use ministat cream over the counter or see his doctor and get a prescription for oral diflcan tablet you both should take.

Answered 9/29/2016

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