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Having monthly vaginal yeast infection since february.. is it possible that my partner could have it and keep passing it back?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Yes!: That is a common cause of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. You and your partner should both be tested and treated.

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

Having monthly vaginal yeast infection since february.. is it possible that my partner could have it and keep passing it back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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