A member asked:

Thoughts? could povidone iodine douches get rid of yeast?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't think so.: Yeast infections are due to a fungus called candida which is normally found in the vagina. However, if there is a lack of healthy vaginal bacteria it can lead to overgrowth of yeast. Douching can be one possible cause of overgrowth.

Answered 9/29/2016

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