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A member asked:

I have an iud and a pesky yeast infection. no doctor or monistat. can i use the "garlic clove" remedy with my iud?

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No problem: The iud should not interfere with any yeast treatment - the iud is hidden in the uterus up above the vagina. There is no scientific evidence to show that garlic cures yeast. Some stores have tampons with gentian violet - which has been shown to kill yeast.

Answered 5/2/2013

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