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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Yeast Infection
Answered by
Elaine Brown, MD - Pregnancy, Gynecology
Elaine Brown, MD - BLOG
Billings - MT
Yeast Infection
by Vandrechick, Jan 20, 2009 01:13PM
If I had a Yeast infection and have not treated it but continued to have unprotected sexual relations with my partner can I past the infection to my partner?
Doctor's Answer
by Elaine Brown, MD, Jan 20, 2009 02:41PM
, Jan 20, 2009 02:41PMTo: Vandrechick
Hi!
Yes, its possible. Yeast for a male is what is commonly called "jock itch". Usually they are red and itchy in the groin region. There are lots of over the counter preparations for both men and women for yeast. If you try these and they don't help--you should get an exam to make sure it IS yeast and not something else, and also to get a prescription for Diflucan--a wonder drug for yeast!
Good luck!
Dr B
Yes, its possible. Yeast for a male is what is commonly called "jock itch". Usually they are red and itchy in the groin region. There are lots of over the counter preparations for both men and women for yeast. If you try these and they don't help--you should get an exam to make sure it IS yeast and not something else, and also to get a prescription for Diflucan--a wonder drug for yeast!
Good luck!
Dr B
