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A member asked:

If i had intercourse while im having thrush does it harmful to sperm to travel towards the egg? it was my first fertile day.can i get pregnant.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No interaction: Having a yeast infection will not interfere with becoming pregnant nor damage the sperm in any way.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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No effect: Thrush should have no effect on fertility or sperm performance.

Answered 1/31/2013

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