A 37-year-old member asked:
Std or yeast infection, what's the difference?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Kathleen Mullaneanswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
STD vs Yeast: An std is a disease transmitted sexually that is from an organism that normally does not colonize the genitourinary tract but has been introduced through the act of intercourse, that would include gc, syphilis, hiv, hepatitis, herpes, chlamydia, lgv...And the like. Yeast infections can be passed with sexual intercourse but usually they are from overgrowth of normal flora, .
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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India
A 25-year-old male asked:
Whether yeast infection is same as std?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 29 years experience
Yeast: Yeast is not a sexually transmitted disease.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Iowa City, IA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Do I have a yeast infection or an std?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bassam Amawianswered
Psychiatry 50 years experience
As above : U did not provide enough information , but something like this is better to see a physician for evaluation and treatment.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
NJ
A 19-year-old female asked:
If you have a yeast infection or any STD , would that stop your period ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 27 years experience
No: You can still have your period even if you have a yeast infection or a sexually transmitted disease.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Beaumont, TX
A 24-year-old female asked:
Constant burning while having intercoarse. No std. Could it be a yeast infection?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lane Childsanswered
Urology 35 years experience
Yes: Certainly UTI can, from yeast or bacteria, as can local tissue irritation, reaction to lubricants and other fluids. Use good hygiene and see your doctor if symptoms persist.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 29, 2016
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