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I had candidiasis in may for a week i put on a cream and took a pill. then 5 months later i have it again. what does that mean? i been under a lot of stress! i havent been sexually active since april. i didnt use a condom but i went to a gyn and

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Two scenarios: Either the May infection was incompletely treated and not resolved, or a new infection is now present. Patients who frequently douche, have frequent intercourse, or have developing Diabetes mellitus tend to have recurrences of yeast infections. See a GYN MD soon.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/24/2019

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A member asked:

I had candidiasis in may for a week i put on a cream and took a pill. then 5 months later i have it again. what does that mean? i been under a lot of stress! i havent been sexually active since april. i didnt use a condom but i went to a gyn and

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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