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Thu, 06-21-2007 - 3:12pm
Can having too much sex cause a yeast infection?
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Registered: 12-12-2006
In reply to: crzylife05
Thu, 06-21-2007 - 3:43pm

No, a fungus causes a yeast infection. Improper hygiene can cause a yeast infection. Antibiotics taken for something else can cause a yeast infection.

There are also bacterial infections, that have pretty much the same symptoms. They aren't caused by too much sex, either. They're caused by a bacteria, usually transmitted from one partner to the other.

I take it you have too much sex, but what makes you think you have a yeast infection? Do you have a heavy foul smelling discharge, and burning and itching? That could also be a bacterial infection. Only a doctor can diagnose what you have, and prescribe the proper treatment for it. Using the wrong kind of medication is a waste of money, and can cause it to get worse. Have a doctor look at it.

If you're just SORE, then yes, maybe it's too much sex......or too much sex without proper lubrication.....either natural or added.

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Registered: 03-31-2007
In reply to: crzylife05
Thu, 06-21-2007 - 4:12pm

Having too much sex should not give you a yeast infection, but your partner could. Here's some information you might want to read:

Vaginitis & Yeast Infections
http://obgyn.health.ivillage.com/vaginalcervicalhealth/vaginitis.cfm

If you do think you might have a yeast infection, seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis is important.



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