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Can male ejaculation cause vaginal bacteria infection?

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Absolutely.: In short, yes! Now, the bacteria can either be abnormal growth of your own bacteria, or one can get a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. Semen is alkaline and the vaginal environment is acidic, so pH changes can shift the growth of your bodies own flora, especially if there is a larger volume of ejaculate. To find out what type of bacteria are present you need a pelvic exam. Hope this helps

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Moshe Lewis answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Infxn is fm bacteria: Its not the ejaculate but during sex it is possible to transmit bacteria and diseases.The ejaculate itself comes from deep w/i the male body so its sterile.Anytime 2 people have sex there is always a risk of an STD.So try to have both partners shower before and a/f sex.The acidity of the vagina will naturally control bacteria.If there are signs of infection: persistent odor,discharge, etc see a MD

Answered 8/5/2015

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