Are vaginal yeast infections contagious?

Yes or no -- what is your verdict. Read to know what an expert has to about vaginal yeast infection.

Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated: May 12, 2017 3:39 pm

A common query that almost every woman might have asked or wondered about to her friends or mother only to get a mixed response. While some just ensure to stay away from sex thinking indulging in an intercourse might spread the infection to her partner as well. But not anymore because, Dr Nupur Gupta, Gynaecologist and obstetrician, Well Woman Clinic, Gurgaon answers if vaginal yeast infections are contagious and who are at risk of suffering from it. Here’s more on causes, symptoms and treatment of various types of vaginal infections

According to Dr Nupur, if you suffer from a vaginal yeast infection, then there is a chance that your man might also acquire the infection. However, the risk is relatively low, but it can happen. Also, if you suffer from vaginitis and candidiasis, then it is important to treat both the partners for the disease so as to prevent its spread beforehand and reduce the chance of flare up. Hence, it is wise to abstain from sex for few days till the symptoms subside and you get rid of the infection.

Also, some women feel that using public toilets also ups the risk of vaginal yeast infection. However, Dr Nupur says that that is not a cause for concern unless you follow the hygiene and sanitation practices. If you have to use a public washroom, then ensure that you clean the seat with tissues and flush the toilet properly. This is because, when you pass urine, the bacteria and yeast are flushed from the body. Also, you hardly sit on a toilet seat for a minute or two, which unless extremely dirty cannot put you at risk of infection. Hence, when using a public washroom, you ensure that the seat is cleaned properly and follow safety practices to lower your risk of infection. However, it is not possible to get a vaginal yeast infection from a toilet seat. Here is the 9-step healthy guide to use the public toilet.

Not just women, even men suffer from yeast infection. However, as compared to men, women are at a higher risk of suffering from yeast infection because of the greater surface area and the increased blood flow to the vagina. Also, if you are pregnant, from menopause, are diabetic or have low immunity, then the risk of vaginal yeast infection increases further. Also read about 5 habits that can worsen yeast infection in women.

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Published: April 27, 2017 5:50 pm | Updated:May 12, 2017 3:39 pm

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