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I use baby oil for shaving, if some gets inside of my vagina could it cause infection? namely bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection?

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Dr. James Marquardt answered

No: This would not be a problem

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I use baby oil for shaving, if some gets inside of my vagina could it cause infection? namely bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Marquardt answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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