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What are the effects of a yeast infection on the actual private area?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Inflammation: Yeast is a fungus that likes to grow in dark, moist, warm enviroments. It can cause inflammation and irritation to the tissue. Yeast can be a sign of other underlying medical problems such as diabetes, other disorders of sugar metabolism, hormone disorders, immune deficiencies, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, in relation to medications such as steroids.....

Answered 12/27/2012

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