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A 24-year-old female asked:
Can i drink coffee and tea while having vagina yeast infection? i have heard too many different answers and i am confused. i only know to avoid dairy products?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
There's no need to avoid coffee and tea, dairy products also are OK. (If you are diabetic, it's important to keep blood sugar in good control, and to avoid diets that raise blood glucose. Otherwise no dietary restrictions are need during yeast infections.)
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