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I can never use scented products or have bubble baths. i get a uti or yeast infections if i do. i used menthol shaving cream. 2 days later vaginal opening was really itchy with white discharge.can menthol shaving cream i used cause a yeast infection?

Q: i can never use scented products or have bubble baths. i get a uti or yeast infections if i do. i used menthol shaving cream. 2 days later vaginal opening was really itchy with white discharge.can menthol shaving cream i used cause a yeast infection?

: No. There are other reasons to get frequent genital yeast infection. If in doubt use a normal unmentholated cream.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. There are other reasons to get frequent genital yeast infection. If in doubt use a normal unmentholated cream.

Answered 6/24/2022

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A member asked:

I can never use scented products or have bubble baths. i get a uti or yeast infections if i do. i used menthol shaving cream. 2 days later vaginal opening was really itchy with white discharge.can menthol shaving cream i used cause a yeast infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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