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Will condoms cause yeast infection?had sex last night woke up with clumpy discharge not much. not pain down there. what is this be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

They do not : Condoms do not cause yeast infections. Intercourse can cause discharge because of the vaginal fluids that are released. You could also coincidentally have a yeast infections. There are many over the counter treatments available at any pharmacy.

Answered 5/27/2013

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