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I became sexually active aug '14 &everytime i have (properly protected) sex, i get a yeast infection! i never had these as a virgin so why now?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Get checked: Do you know for sure its a yeast infection? You need to get checked by your GYN. It could also be a latex sensitivy if you are using condoms.

Answered 11/1/2014

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A member asked:

I became sexually active aug '14 &everytime i have (properly protected) sex, i get a yeast infection! i never had these as a virgin so why now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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