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Re: Yeast Infections and Trying to Get Pregnant

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 08:47:46 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 28 Sep 1999, Kathy wrote: >
>I am currently trying to get pregnant, but I get yeast infections fairly
>often (mostly external and they get cleared up with external anti-fungal
>cream applications). If I have a yeast infection while I am ovulating
>(and have sex), can the overgrowth of yeast adversely affect the sperm,
>the egg, or the fertilization process?
>Thanks,
>Kathy

No. The use of intravaginal cream may have adverse effects on the sperm, which in turn may inhibit conception, but that is a long shot.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
Clarksville, TN

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