Yeast Infection, sex and DH???
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Yeast Infection, sex and DH???
| Mon, 08-23-2004 - 11:26am |
It seems here in the last yr or so that after having my period I get a yeast infection and pass it on to my hubby(who is not circumsized). So lately when I am on my period we use a condom and do so for a few days after but he still gets itchy. Is it mainly becuz he isnt circumsized or is it becuz we have sex while I'm on my period? I'm confused and would like to find some solution. I appreciate all help and advice.
Belle

If you are on hormonal contraceptives they sometimes make you more susceptible to YIs. Often eating yogurt will help change the vaginal ph enough to minimize the number of YIs. An uncircumcised man may be at greater risk of catching as well as transmitting infections. I don’t think being on your period would have anything to do with your YI unless your flow and his secretions are enough to cause the yeast to overgrow the other flora in your vagina. DF and I have IC during my menses without any problem, but I’m wearing a diaphragm then for both flow control and contraception. For information about Yeast Infections see: http://www.ivillage.com/topics/health/0,,166053,00.html?arrivalSA=1&cobrandRef=0&arrival_freqCap=1&pba=adid=10248520 You might also want to talk to your doctor about your problem. Let us know how you’re doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill