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If i used the same shower sponge on my body when i had my last vaginal yeast infection. should i have changed it to prevent recurrent infection? if i should change it in future should i change right after last dose of yeast infection medication?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You do not need to change a new one, just soaking it with a diluted bleach solution then rinsing well or put the damp sponge in microwave for one minute and that should be enough to kill the yeast.

Answered 6/14/2022

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Body sponge will not affect your yeast infection.

Answered 6/17/2022

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The hot water kills the yeast infection, but for peace of mind, buy a bunch of sponges. Bacteria and fungus can grow on wet or moist sponges, buy more and throw away used sponges.

Answered 6/17/2022

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