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I want to understand: why wouldnt menstrual blood kill off the yeast(candidas glabrata) since the blood ph level is unfavourable for the yeast? because after menstruation, some yeast infection persist for some women?

Q: i want to understand: why wouldnt menstrual blood kill off the yeast(candidas glabrata) since the blood ph level is unfavourable for the yeast? because after menstruation, some yeast infection persist for some women?

: You have found inaccurate information or misunderstood something you might have been told or seen online. Acid-base balance (pH) has minimal effect on Candida or other vaginal bacteria and fungi.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

You have found inaccurate information or misunderstood something you might have been told or seen online. Acid-base balance (pH) has minimal effect on Candida or other vaginal bacteria and fungi.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/8/2021

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A member asked:

I want to understand: why wouldnt menstrual blood kill off the yeast(candidas glabrata) since the blood ph level is unfavourable for the yeast? because after menstruation, some yeast infection persist for some women?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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