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Have been getting recurring yeast infections after protective sex, used vaginal cream for 2 weeks and helped for months, now back again, help?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Pelvic exam/culture: It s certainly time to visit your GYN for a pelvic exam and vaginal culture. If sexually active, get an STD screen.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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A member asked:

Have been getting recurring yeast infections after protective sex, used vaginal cream for 2 weeks and helped for months, now back again, help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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