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Please tell me what the chances of my bf catching a yeast infection from me if we have sex ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Although: This is not a primary way to get a yeast infection - yes, it can be spread through intimate contact.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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