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Can a sperm with yeast infection fertilize a woman who is ovulating?
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Yes: Sperm can't have a yeast infection. A man might have a yeast infection on his penis, but his sperm is still healthy and fully capable of making a fertile woman pregnant.
Answered 9/16/2013
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