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If I have yeast infection, does my sexual partner need to be treated?
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Content: Kevin W. Windom, MD
OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
No, it is not necessary for your partner to be treated if you have a yeast infection. I do tell patients that when they are doing a 3-night course of over-the-counter medications for yeast infections that they should refrain from intercourse. If your sexual partner is not circumcised, sometimes yeast can harbor in the foreskin of his penis, and this could possibly increase the chances of him giving you the yeast infection again so this is something to ask your partner as well as to discuss with your healthcare provider. Show More
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