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Could you tell me what happens if you go to the doctors for a yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Usually......: To diagnose a yeast infection the physician may obtain a medical history, perform a pelvic examination, & take a sample of vaginal secretions which can be examined microscopically at the office or may undergo further laboratory tests.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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