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Can Yeast Infection Be Transmitted Through Sex?
Hi. Dr. Samuel. I recently found out my ex girlfriend had a yeast infection that cause her to hash a rash in her vaginal area. We had unprotected sex before she find out about the yeast infection. Is it possible for her to have gave me a yeast infection??
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
HI
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .
Yeast is a common term used to indicate Candida infection. And Candida infection is not sexually transmitted .
But if you had unprotected sex then I advise you to get tested for STD's .
Thanks for posting your query to HCM .
Yeast is a common term used to indicate Candida infection. And Candida infection is not sexually transmitted .
But if you had unprotected sex then I advise you to get tested for STD's .
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