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A member asked:

Is it safe to use coconut oil (vaginally) to cure a yeast infection?

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Not a cure: Coconut oil is safe to use in the vagina. It wont cure yeast infection tho. It is a very good lubricant.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 10/2/2020

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Coconut OIl not med: Coconut oil, while fine as oil, is not in any way going to treat a yeast infection.

Answered 8/20/2013

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