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No, yeast infections are not thought to be sexually transmitted.

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You are a 13 year old girl and you need to know if you have a yeast infection?

You can only get a yeast infection if you are sexually active


You think you have a yeast infection what do you do?

If you think that you have a yeast infection it's best to go to your doctor to confirm - especially if sexually active in case it is something more serious. You can use an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment once you know that it is a yeast infection.


What parts of your vagina itch and burn when you have a yeast infection?

If you have a yeast infection all parts of your vagina and vulva can itch and burn. Obviously if you have a yeast infection treat it, and if sexually active consider an STI screening to be safe.


How can men alone develop a yeast infection?

Yes, men can develop a yeast infection without having any contact with women. Sexual intercourse is not the only possible cause of yeast infection in men. Yeast infection in a man can be caused by various factors including but not limited to a weak immune system, antibiotic consumption, bad eating habits and diabetes.


Can you get a yeast infection from kissing someone?

Yes. You may kiss, but only kiss each others mouths. Do not make any contact with your sexual organs or it can transmit the yeast infection to your partner.


Is white Discharge after a bladder infection normal?

White discharge after a bladder infection has been treated with antibiotics can be a sign of a yeast infection. You can buy over-the-counter remedies for yeast infection, plus eat yogurt with active cultures in it, or drink acidophilus milk.


Can a yeast infection be a sign of chlamydia?

A yeast infection is not a sign of chlamydia.


How do you tell your mom that you have a yeast infection?

You simply approach her and tell her. Its nothing to worry about, every girl has chances of getting a yeast infection and it is not necessarily sexual infected. So, don't be scared get help soon before it results into a serious fungal infection.


Can you get a vaginal infection and sexually active?

First of all your question makes no sense at all and also you don't have to be sexually active to get a vaginal infection you can just be dirty and not dushe yourself like you should.


How can a yeast infection produce a viral strand of chlamydia?

A yeast infection can not do so. And chlamydia is not viral. A yeast infection can't cause or lead to chlamydia, and chlamydia is a bacterial infection. You get chlamydia from sexual contact with someone who's infected. It's spread by oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; or birth to an infected mother.


What colour is your vulva if you have a yeast infection?

do you smell bad? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having nasty discharge? then you might have a yeast infection. are you having vaginal pain? then you might a yeast infection.


Is a yeast infection the same as a fungal infection?

There are different types of fungal infections.A yeast infection is a specific type of fungal infection (candida yeast).