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Can I Use A Condom While On A Yeast Infection
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Can you use a condom with a yeast infection for sex?
That could be: Uncomfortable for the woman if the yeast infection has caused tissues to become irritated and raw. ...Read more
Infection (Definition)
Infections are invasions of some other organism (fungus, bacteria, parasite) or viruses into places where they do not belong. For instance, we have normal gut bacteria that live within us without causing problems; however, when those penetrate the bowel wall and enter the bloodstream, ...Read more
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Used yogurt inserted vaginally 2 cure yeast infection how long do i have 2 wait before i can use condoms without worrying about yogurt damaging condom?
Yogurt and condoms: The yogurt will not damage with condoms. However yogurt is not the most effective way to cure a vaginal yeast infection. You may still need treatment for the vaginal yeast infection. Over the counter medications such as monistat (miconazole), gyne-lotrimin (clotrimazole) or gynezol (butoconazole) are more effective in treat yeast infections. ...Read more
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Is it bad to have sex with a yeast infection even if you use a condom?
Not necessarily: Many women with a yeast infection will have painful intercourse. But some women will not have any symptoms in spite of an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. ...Read more
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Every time I have sex I use condoms ( the guy) and when we are done having sex i get an yeast infection, what could it be?
Please see: Please see your gynecologist to discuss treatment options. ...Read more
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If I use condom i get yeast infection if i don't i still get it and when i don't have sex i don't get it what is wrong with me?
Yeast with sex: My first thought is if you are reacting to the friction, the natural lubrication of your vaginal tissues or any lube or other products or toys your partners are using. There are lots of reasons for vaginal yeast. It may behoove you to look at some of the naturopathic writings about this online. ...Read more
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Fluconazole cured my first yeast infection. Then i got another one or it came back after my boyfriend fingered me. Why? We use condoms during sex.
Vaginal flora: The ph(acidity/alkalinity scale) is kept constant by "good bacteria"(doderlein's bacilli) at between 4.5 to 5.5. Mechanical manipulation/sex can change the ph as well as harsh soaps, douches & sex toys. Unclean hands can also contrubute. Local vaginal yeast rx's are more effective than systemic oral meds like Fluconazole that go all over the body before it makes it to the vagina. ...Read more
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I was diagnosed with acute prostatitis can my wife get a infection or yeast infection through sexual intercourse? We do not use condoms
Maybe: This is most likely if the cause is trichomonas. If this does happen, you can get treated together and this will probably be a very good thing in the long run for eradicating the infection. The other prostatitis microbes aren't so catching. Was a microbe identified? ...Read more
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Every time I have sex I get a yeast infection, I've been tested for STDs w/ or w/o condoms I use the bathroom after and wash a few days later I itch?
Possible latex: allergy or imbalance in your vaginal pH. I suggest a pelvic GYN exam and culture of the vaginal discharge. ...Read more
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Can condoms cause a yeast infection?
Highly unlikely: Unless the condom had been open some time & become contaminated, highly unlikely that it could cause a yeast problem. Remote possibility: if condom had spermicidal agent on it, that may have somehow upset the balance between yeast and normal bacteria in the vagina, but have never seen that reported before. ...Read more
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Can you get a yeast infection by using a condom?
No: The use of a condom should not cause a yeast infection. ...Read more
Condoms (Definition)
These are mostly closed end tubes of latex and occasionally other materials to cover the penis during intercourse and prevent pregnancy and disease transmission. A wise person uses them when the history of their partner is unknown. There are some available for women's use ...Read more
Yeast (Definition)
Any of various unicellular fungi of the genus saccharomyces, especially s. Cerevisiae, reproducing by budding and from ascospores and capable ...Read more
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