The 7 Biggest Yeast Infection Myths | Ask Cleveland Clinic's Expert

Yeast infections are incredibly common. In fact, 75% of all women will have at least one yeast infection during their life. However, the causes of (and treatments for) yeast infections are also very misunderstood. Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn and reproductive infectious disease specialist Oluwatosin Goje, MD, debunks the most common yeast infection myths.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:12 How common are yeast infections?
0:40 Is a yeast infection an STD?
1:28 Are yeast infections contagious?
1:45 Can men get yeast infections?
1:59 Will a yeast infection go away on its own?
2:23 Do vaginal itch creams treat yeast infections?
2:59 Do feminine hygiene products prevent yeast infections?
3:28 Does eating garlic or yogurt treat a yeast infection?
3:42 What Dr. Goje wants you to know.

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The information in this video was accurate as of 8.13.21 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

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[j.r.maverick]

Although a yeast infection is not an STI, it IS an infection-- a fungal infection. It absolutely can be passed to a partner orally or by the genitals in certain circumstances. Candida affects not only the mouth and genitals, but when left untreated can cause serious health problems.

[safehouse]

You can most definitely pass a yeast infection with sexual intercourse. Without a doubt. If a woman goes to the doctor with a yeast infection the doctor may ask if she has had unprotected sex with someone uncircumcised, because the foreskin can hold yeast and be passed on to another partner. Male or female.

[jreed]

Thanks for putting together such a great informative video on a common female health concern. ❤

[meghancepeda]

‼️‼️‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️‼️‼️ YEAST INFECTIONS DONT ALWAYS HAPPEN IN THE GENITAL

[Davil.gameing]

I have vulvur fissures which is really very irritating, painfull 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭n I'm a teenage i feel hesitate to tell my mom

[LindaN-wn]

Thanks so much for posting this, experiencing how the horrible itchiness and smell instantly disappeared within 16 hours or so was so relieving I could not believe it. I followed Renatta Kirmzel's steps I mentioned the other day, and within hours all the symptoms were gone. Goolging what she put up setuo my body, making it impossible for it to keep going.

[PrudenceChauke-ys]

So is it normal to have light periods after applying canex v?

[Kakes]

Does eating too much greek yogart, candy.cause frequent yeast infections. Also, does taking vitamin D3 & Vitamin C cause yeast infections?

[comfortAk]

Na waoh. Since nothing can prevent yeast. Then what do we do

[carolinekido]

Please please answer if you can, i had a yeast infection in my vagina, and my partner and i had sex, does that mean he is going to have the infection on his penis now? am afraid, so ashamed. He has a foreskin. what if he contacts me to tell me he is itchy? am so scared.

[catarina]

Did you said antifungals do not treat? Only alliviate symptoms?

[comfortAk]

So far I got it through sex automatically makes it an STD for me

[meghancepeda]

Okokok but I’m wondering if the Greek yogurt suppository is a myth. 💁🏽‍♀️
Edit: I mean like… putting it down under. Hahaha

[naanadiamonds]

Thank u ma’am I had yeast infection but it was not serious after I had sex with my boyfriend it became more serious

[leiahdistefanoleiahjungle]

Can you get yeast infection after your period

[janejustin]

bathing with a fragrance soap causes me so much vaginal itchiness