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A 29-year-old female asked:

I wonder if applying clotrimazole 2% cream applicators for 3 days inside of vagina for yeast infection can interfere with my copper iud i already have?

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Dr. Karen Jones
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
No: Using a yeast medication will not interfere with your iud in any way.
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Last updated Mar 3, 2016

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