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A 38-year-old female asked:
Can hemorrhoid cream cause uti or yeast infections if the cream travels from the anus to vaginal area?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maybe: It is theoretically, possible, but with this caveat- poor hygiene must be involved. Females must always wipe after urination from front to back and not the other way to prevent this becoming an issue.
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