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I took a yeast infection pill sunday for a mild yeast infection and before that i did the cream for 6 days . im on birth control does it affect it and i also had protect sex tuesday and wednesday was that bad ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No effect: Yeast medication does not affect your birth control

Answered 1/19/2018

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A member asked:

I took a yeast infection pill sunday for a mild yeast infection and before that i did the cream for 6 days . im on birth control does it affect it and i also had protect sex tuesday and wednesday was that bad ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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