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If i have a yeast infection, does my partner need to be treated?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not really: Get yourself treated asap though and take a short break from sex until it clears up.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If i have a yeast infection, does my partner need to be treated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

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