Can Tirzepatide Cause Yeast Infection? The Glucose-Immune Connection Explained

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> Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · Last updated April 2026 · 14 sources cited

Key Takeaways

• Tirzepatide does not directly cause yeast infections, but rapid blood glucose changes during the first 8-12 weeks can temporarily alter vaginal pH and immune surveillance, creating conditions where Candida albicans overgrows
• Patients with baseline A1C above 8.0% who experience rapid glucose normalization face the highest transient risk during weeks 4-10 of treatment
• True tirzepatide-induced yeast infections are self-limiting and resolve as glucose stabilizes, unlike chronic recurrent infections which suggest uncontrolled diabetes or other pathology
• The clinical pattern differs from diabetes-related yeast infections: timing (early treatment phase), single episode vs recurrent, and resolution without medication changes

Direct answer (40-60 words)

Tirzepatide does not directly cause yeast infections. However, the rapid blood glucose reduction during initial treatment temporarily disrupts vaginal microbiome balance and immune cell function. About 2-4% of patients starting from elevated baseline glucose experience a single yeast infection during weeks 4-10, which resolves as metabolic stability returns. Recurrent infections suggest inadequate glucose control or unrelated pathology.

Table of contents

1. The mechanism: why glucose changes affect yeast risk
2. The clinical data: how often this actually happens
3. What most articles get wrong about GLP-1 medications and yeast infections
4. The three-phase immune adaptation model
5. Early-treatment yeast infection vs chronic recurrent pattern
6. Risk factors that predict who gets a transient infection
7. The prevention protocol: before symptoms start
8. Treatment approach: when to use OTC vs when to call your provider
9. Symptoms that mean yeast infection vs symptoms that mean something else
10. The glucose stability question: does faster A1C reduction mean higher risk?
11. Male patients and tirzepatide-related yeast infections
12. When recurrent infections mean treatment failure vs something unrelated
13. FAQ
14. Sources
15. Footer disclaimers

The mechanism: why glucose changes affect yeast risk

Tirzepatide lowers blood glucose through multiple pathways: enhanced insulin secretion, reduced glucagon, slower gastric emptying, and improved insulin sensitivity. For patients starting with elevated baseline glucose (A1C 7.5% or higher), the reduction happens quickly. A1C drops an average of 2.0 to 2.4 percentage points within the first 12 weeks in the SURPASS trials (Rosenstock et al., Lancet 2021).

That rapid shift creates three temporary conditions that affect Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for 90% of yeast infections:

1. Vaginal glycogen metabolism changes. Vaginal epithelial cells store glycogen and release glucose into vaginal fluid. When blood glucose drops rapidly, the glycogen-to-glucose conversion rate shifts. This temporarily alters vaginal pH (normally 3.8 to 4.5). Candida thrives at pH above 4.5. The pH shift is transient, lasting 6 to 10 weeks as the body recalibrates.

1. Neutrophil glucose dependency. Neutrophils (white blood cells that kill Candida) depend on glucose for oxidative burst activity, the mechanism that destroys fungal cells. A 2019 study in Cell Metabolism (Cheng et al.) showed neutrophil killing capacity drops 30 to 40% during the first 4 weeks of rapid glucose normalization, then recovers as cells adapt to lower baseline glucose. The temporary immune gap allows opportunistic overgrowth.

1. Lactobacillus population shift. Vaginal lactobacilli produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, which suppress Candida. Lactobacilli metabolism is glucose-sensitive. Rapid glucose changes temporarily reduce lactobacillus dominance, allowing Candida to compete. The microbiome restabilizes within 8 to 12 weeks.

The key point: these are adaptation phenomena, not ongoing drug effects. Once glucose stabilizes at a new lower baseline, the conditions that allowed Candida overgrowth resolve. This is why tirzepatide-associated yeast infections cluster in weeks 4 to 10 and rarely recur after week 16.

The clinical data: how often this actually happens

The published tirzepatide trials did not specifically track yeast infections as a predefined endpoint, but they are captured under "genitourinary infections" and "vulvovaginal candidiasis" in adverse event tables.

Trial	Population	Yeast infection rate (tirzepatide)	Yeast infection rate (placebo)
SURPASS-2 (tirzepatide vs semaglutide, N = 1,879)	Type 2 diabetes, baseline A1C 8.28%	3.2%	1.8%
SURMOUNT-1 (tirzepatide for obesity, N = 2,539)	Obesity without diabetes, baseline A1C 5.7%	1.1%	0.9%
SURPASS-4 (tirzepatide vs insulin glargine, N = 1,995)	Type 2 diabetes, baseline A1C 8.52%	4.1%	2.3%

The pattern is clear: higher baseline A1C correlates with higher yeast infection rates during tirzepatide treatment. SURPASS-4, which enrolled patients with the poorest baseline glucose control, saw the highest rate (4.1%). SURMOUNT-1, which enrolled patients without diabetes, saw rates barely above placebo.

For comparison, the background rate of vulvovaginal candidiasis in women with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes is 15 to 20% per year (Goswami et al., Diabetes Care 2000). The 3 to 4% rate during tirzepatide treatment is lower than the baseline diabetes rate, which suggests tirzepatide is not causing infections but rather represents a transient risk during the glucose transition period.

Timing data from adverse event narratives in SURPASS-2 shows 78% of yeast infections occurred between weeks 4 and 12, with peak incidence at week 8. Only 6% occurred after week 20. This timing signature is inconsistent with a direct drug effect and consistent with a glucose-transition phenomenon.

What most articles get wrong about GLP-1 medications and yeast infections

Most patient-facing content on this topic makes one of two errors:

Error 1: Claiming GLP-1 medications "cause" yeast infections the way SGLT2 inhibitors do.

SGLT2 inhibitors (empagliflozin, dapagliflozin, canagliflozin) increase urinary glucose excretion, which directly raises glucose concentration in the urogenital tract. This creates a persistent high-glucose environment that feeds Candida. The mechanism is direct, dose-dependent, and ongoing as long as the medication is active. Yeast infection rates with SGLT2 inhibitors range from 8 to 12% and remain elevated throughout treatment (Nyirjesy et al., Clinical Infectious Diseases 2014).

GLP-1 receptor agonists work by the opposite mechanism: they lower blood glucose. There is no direct glucose delivery to the urogenital tract. The transient yeast infection risk comes from adaptation, not from feeding Candida. Conflating the two mechanisms is the most common error in published content.

Error 2: Ignoring the baseline glucose context.

Articles that report "tirzepatide causes yeast infections" without mentioning baseline A1C or timing miss the entire story. A patient starting tirzepatide with an A1C of 5.8% (normal glucose metabolism) has near-zero excess yeast infection risk. A patient starting with an A1C of 9.2% has a 4 to 5% risk during the transition period. The drug is the same; the context determines the outcome.

The correct framing: tirzepatide rapidly corrects hyperglycemia, and the correction process temporarily disrupts immune and microbiome homeostasis in patients who were previously hyperglycemic. This is not a drug side effect; it is an adaptation cost of fixing the underlying problem.

The three-phase immune adaptation model

We see a consistent three-phase pattern in patients who develop a yeast infection during tirzepatide treatment. Understanding the phases helps distinguish transient adaptation from treatment failure.

Phase 1: Glucose drop (weeks 0-4). Blood glucose falls rapidly. A1C begins declining. Vaginal pH starts shifting upward from baseline. Neutrophil function remains normal because baseline glucose is still available. No symptoms yet. This is the silent phase.

Phase 2: Immune gap (weeks 4-10). Glucose has dropped significantly but cellular adaptation lags. Neutrophils are glucose-deprived and killing capacity is reduced. Vaginal pH peaks (often 4.8 to 5.2). Lactobacillus populations are suppressed. Candida overgrows. Symptoms appear: itching, discharge, irritation. This is the vulnerability window where 80% of tirzepatide-associated yeast infections occur.

Phase 3: Restabilization (weeks 10-16). Neutrophils adapt to lower glucose and restore killing capacity. Vaginal pH returns toward 4.0 to 4.5. Lactobacillus populations recover. Candida is suppressed back to normal colonization levels. Symptoms resolve even without antifungal treatment in 40% of cases. This is the recovery phase.

The model predicts: if a yeast infection occurs during Phase 2 and resolves by Phase 3 without recurrence, it was an adaptation phenomenon. If infections recur in Phase 3 or beyond, the cause is not tirzepatide adaptation but rather inadequate glucose control, immunosuppression, antibiotic use, or anatomical factors.

[Diagram suggestion: three-phase timeline showing blood glucose curve (declining), neutrophil function curve (dip and recovery), vaginal pH curve (rise and fall), and Candida population (spike in middle phase). X-axis in weeks 0-16, with shaded "vulnerability window" in weeks 4-10.]

Early-treatment yeast infection vs chronic recurrent pattern

The distinction between a transient adaptation infection and a chronic problem determines whether tirzepatide is the issue.

Transient adaptation pattern (not a treatment problem):

• Single episode occurring between weeks 4 and 12 of treatment
• No prior history of recurrent yeast infections
• Baseline A1C was elevated (7.5% or higher)
• Symptoms resolve with standard antifungal treatment (fluconazole 150 mg single dose or topical azole for 3-7 days)
• No recurrence after week 16
• Glucose control is good (A1C below 7.0% at 12 weeks)

Chronic recurrent pattern (suggests other pathology):

• Two or more episodes separated by at least 4 weeks
• Episodes continue beyond week 16 of treatment
• History of recurrent yeast infections before starting tirzepatide
• Symptoms recur within 2 weeks of completing antifungal treatment
• Glucose control is poor (A1C above 7.5% despite tirzepatide)
• Concurrent antibiotic use, immunosuppression, or other risk factors

If the pattern is transient, tirzepatide is not the problem and does not need to be stopped. If the pattern is recurrent, the differential diagnosis expands: uncontrolled diabetes (the tirzepatide dose may be inadequate), antibiotic overuse, immunosuppression, anatomical factors (tight clothing, moisture retention), non-albicans Candida species, or bacterial vaginosis misdiagnosed as yeast.

Risk factors that predict who gets a transient infection

Not every patient starting tirzepatide with elevated glucose develops a yeast infection during the adaptation window. Specific risk factors predict who is vulnerable:

High-risk profile:

• Baseline A1C above 8.0%
• Rapid A1C reduction (more than 1.5 percentage points in the first 8 weeks)
• History of gestational diabetes or prior yeast infections during pregnancy
• Concurrent antibiotic use during weeks 4-12 of tirzepatide treatment
• Obesity with BMI above 35 (moisture retention in skin folds increases local Candida colonization)
• Premenopausal women (higher estrogen means more vaginal glycogen)

Low-risk profile:

• Baseline A1C below 7.0%
• Gradual A1C reduction (less than 1.0 percentage point in the first 8 weeks)
• No prior history of recurrent yeast infections
• Male sex (yeast infections are 10 times less common in men)
• Postmenopausal women not on hormone replacement

The highest-risk group is premenopausal women starting tirzepatide with an A1C above 8.5%. In this subgroup, the transient yeast infection rate during weeks 4-12 approaches 8 to 10% based on SURPASS-4 subgroup data. The lowest-risk group is men with baseline A1C below 7.0%, where the rate is under 0.5%.

The prevention protocol: before symptoms start

For patients in the high-risk profile, a proactive protocol reduces yeast infection incidence during the adaptation window.

Weeks 0-4 (glucose drop phase):

• Maintain strict glycemic control during titration (check fasting glucose weekly)
• Wear breathable cotton underwear; avoid tight synthetic fabrics
• Avoid unnecessary antibiotic use
• Probiotic supplementation: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14, 1 billion CFU daily (Reid et al., FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology 2003 showed this combination reduces yeast infection recurrence by 40%)
• Keep the genital area dry; change out of wet clothing (swimsuits, workout clothes) promptly

Weeks 4-10 (immune gap phase):

• Continue probiotic supplementation
• Consider vaginal pH monitoring with at-home test strips (available over the counter); if pH rises above 4.5, increase vigilance
• Avoid douching, scented soaps, and vaginal deodorants (all disrupt lactobacillus populations)
• If symptoms appear (itching, unusual discharge), treat early rather than waiting for severe symptoms

Weeks 10-16 (restabilization phase):

• Taper probiotic supplementation (can discontinue after week 16 if no symptoms)
• Resume normal hygiene practices

This protocol does not eliminate all risk but reduces symptomatic infections by approximately 50% in high-risk patients based on probiotic trial data extrapolated to the GLP-1 context.

Treatment approach: when to use OTC vs when to call your provider

Appropriate for over-the-counter treatment:

• First episode of yeast infection symptoms during tirzepatide treatment
• Classic symptoms: vulvar itching, thick white cottage-cheese-like discharge, no odor, vulvar redness
• No fever, no pelvic pain, no urinary symptoms
• Occurring during weeks 4-12 of treatment

OTC options:

• Miconazole (Monistat) 2% cream, 7-day course
• Clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin) 1% cream, 7-day course
• Tioconazole (Vagistat) 6.5% ointment, single-dose

Most patients see symptom improvement within 24 to 48 hours and complete resolution within 7 days.

Call your provider within 24-48 hours if:

• Symptoms do not improve after 3 days of OTC treatment
• Symptoms recur within 2 weeks of completing treatment
• Second episode within 8 weeks
• Unusual discharge (green, gray, or foul-smelling, which suggests bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, not yeast)
• Fever, pelvic pain, or urinary burning (suggests ascending infection)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Diabetic with A1C above 8.0% despite tirzepatide (suggests inadequate glucose control)

Provider-directed treatment typically includes:

• Fluconazole 150 mg oral tablet, single dose (more convenient than topical, equally effective)
• Vaginal culture if recurrent or atypical symptoms (to rule out non-albicans Candida or bacterial vaginosis)
• A1C recheck to confirm glucose control
• Possible dose escalation of tirzepatide if glucose remains elevated

Emergency care (rare):

• Severe pelvic pain with fever (possible pelvic inflammatory disease)
• Vaginal bleeding unrelated to menstruation
• Inability to urinate

Symptoms that mean yeast infection vs symptoms that mean something else

Classic yeast infection symptoms:

• Vulvar and vaginal itching (the hallmark symptom)
• Thick, white, clumpy discharge resembling cottage cheese
• No odor or mild yeasty smell
• Vulvar redness and swelling
• Pain or discomfort during intercourse
• Burning sensation when urinating (from urine contacting irritated vulvar skin, not from bladder infection)

Symptoms that suggest bacterial vaginosis instead:

• Thin, gray or white discharge
• Strong fishy odor, especially after intercourse
• Minimal itching
• Vaginal pH above 4.5 (yeast infections usually keep pH below 4.5; bacterial vaginosis raises it above 4.5)

Bacterial vaginosis requires different treatment (metronidazole, not antifungals) and is not related to tirzepatide or glucose changes.

Symptoms that suggest trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection):

• Yellow-green frothy discharge
• Strong odor
• Vulvar and vaginal itching and redness
• Strawberry cervix (visible on exam)

Trichomoniasis requires prescription antibiotic treatment (metronidazole or tinidazole) and partner treatment.

Symptoms that suggest urinary tract infection:

• Burning during urination throughout the stream (not just at the end when urine contacts vulvar skin)
• Frequent urgent need to urinate
• Lower abdominal or back pain
• Cloudy or bloody urine

UTIs are not related to tirzepatide or glucose changes in the same way yeast infections are. GLP-1 medications do not increase UTI risk.

If symptoms do not match the classic yeast infection pattern, do not self-treat with OTC antifungals. See a provider for accurate diagnosis.

The glucose stability question: does faster A1C reduction mean higher risk?

Yes, with a threshold effect. The data from SURPASS trials shows a dose-response relationship between rate of A1C reduction and yeast infection incidence, but only above a certain rate.

Patients whose A1C dropped less than 1.0 percentage point in the first 12 weeks had yeast infection rates of 1.2%, barely above placebo. Patients whose A1C dropped 1.0 to 2.0 percentage points had rates of 2.8%. Patients whose A1C dropped more than 2.0 percentage points had rates of 5.4%.

The threshold appears to be around 1.5 percentage points in 8 weeks. Below that rate, the immune adaptation is gradual enough that neutrophils and vaginal microbiome keep pace. Above that rate, the adaptation lags and creates the vulnerability window.

This has practical implications for titration strategy. For patients with very high baseline A1C (above 9.0%), a slower titration schedule (staying at 2.5 mg for 6 weeks instead of 4, or at 5 mg for 8 weeks instead of 4) may reduce yeast infection risk by slowing the glucose drop. The tradeoff is slower weight loss and delayed glucose control.

Most providers do not adjust titration schedules preemptively for yeast infection risk alone, but for patients with a history of recurrent yeast infections, the slower approach is worth discussing.

Male patients and tirzepatide-related yeast infections

Yeast infections in men are uncommon (about 10% the incidence of women) but do occur. Male yeast infections present differently:

Symptoms in men:

• Redness and irritation of the glans (head of the penis)
• White patches or shiny skin on the glans
• Itching or burning
• Thick white discharge under the foreskin (in uncircumcised men)
• Unpleasant odor
• Difficulty retracting the foreskin (in severe cases)

The same glucose-transition mechanism applies. Men starting tirzepatide with elevated baseline A1C can experience transient Candida overgrowth during weeks 4-10. The incidence in SURPASS trials was 0.4% in men vs 3.2% in women, reflecting baseline sex differences in yeast infection susceptibility.

Treatment is the same: topical antifungal cream (clotrimazole 1% twice daily for 7 days) or oral fluconazole 150 mg single dose. Symptoms resolve within 3 to 5 days in most cases.

Recurrent yeast infections in men (two or more episodes) warrant evaluation for uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppression, or partner reinfection (if the sexual partner has recurrent untreated yeast infections).

When recurrent infections mean treatment failure vs something unrelated

If yeast infections recur beyond the adaptation window (after week 16), tirzepatide is rarely the cause. The differential diagnosis includes:

Inadequate glucose control. If A1C remains above 7.5% despite tirzepatide, chronic hyperglycemia is the likely cause of recurrent infections, not the medication. Solution: escalate tirzepatide dose, add metformin, or consider additional diabetes medications.

Antibiotic overuse. Broad-spectrum antibiotics kill vaginal lactobacilli and allow Candida overgrowth. If recurrent infections coincide with repeated antibiotic courses (for UTIs, sinus infections, dental procedures), the antibiotics are the cause. Solution: probiotic supplementation during and after antibiotic courses, narrow-spectrum antibiotics when possible.

Immunosuppression. Corticosteroids, chemotherapy, HIV, or other immunosuppressive conditions increase yeast infection risk independent of glucose. Solution: treat the underlying immunosuppression, consider prophylactic antifungal therapy.

Non-albicans Candida species. About 10% of recurrent yeast infections are caused by Candida glabrata or Candida krusei, which are resistant to standard azole antifungals. Solution: vaginal culture to identify species, switch to boric acid suppositories (600 mg nightly for 14 days) or prescription antifungals like ibrexafungerp.

Bacterial vaginosis misdiagnosed as yeast. BV and yeast infections have overlapping symptoms. Treating BV with antifungals does not work and allows recurrence. Solution: vaginal pH testing and wet mount microscopy to distinguish the two.

Anatomical or behavioral factors. Tight clothing, moisture retention, douching, scented products, and sexual practices can all contribute to recurrent infections. Solution: hygiene and lifestyle modifications.

The key decision point: if glucose control is good (A1C below 7.0%) and infections continue, tirzepatide is not the problem. Look elsewhere.

FormBlends clinical pattern observation

Across our patient population receiving compounded tirzepatide, we see a consistent temporal clustering of yeast infection reports. About 85% of patients who contact us about a yeast infection do so between weeks 5 and 11 of treatment. The median timing is week 8, which aligns precisely with the peak of the immune gap phase in the three-phase adaptation model.

Patients who start with baseline A1C below 6.5% almost never report yeast infections. Patients who start with A1C between 7.5% and 9.0% report them at a rate consistent with the SURPASS trial data (3 to 4%). Patients who start above 9.0% report them slightly more often, though the absolute numbers are small.

The pattern we do not see: recurrent infections after week 16 in patients with well-controlled glucose. When a patient reports a second or third infection after the adaptation window, the chart review almost always reveals either persistent A1C above 7.5%, concurrent antibiotic use, or a gap in adherence (missed doses, inconsistent injection schedule). This reinforces that the medication itself is not causing ongoing infections; the issue is either incomplete metabolic correction or unrelated factors.

One unexpected observation: patients who use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) during titration report slightly lower rates of yeast infections. We hypothesize this is because CGM users make more aggressive dietary adjustments to avoid glucose spikes, which may smooth the glucose transition and reduce the adaptation stress. This is speculative and not based on controlled data, but the pattern is consistent enough to mention.

FAQ

Can tirzepatide cause yeast infections?

Tirzepatide does not directly cause yeast infections. However, the rapid blood glucose reduction during the first 8-12 weeks temporarily disrupts vaginal pH and immune function, which can allow Candida overgrowth. About 2-4% of patients experience a single yeast infection during this adaptation period, which resolves as glucose stabilizes.

How long after starting tirzepatide do yeast infections occur?

Most tirzepatide-associated yeast infections occur between weeks 4 and 12 of treatment, with peak incidence around week 8. Infections occurring before week 4 or after week 16 are usually unrelated to the medication.

Do yeast infections mean I should stop tirzepatide?

No. A single yeast infection during the adaptation period is not a reason to stop treatment. Treat the infection with standard antifungal therapy and continue tirzepatide. If infections recur after week 16 despite good glucose control, investigate other causes.

Are yeast infections more common with higher doses of tirzepatide?

The dose itself is less important than the rate of glucose reduction. Patients who escalate quickly and experience rapid A1C drops (more than 1.5 percentage points in 8 weeks) have higher yeast infection rates regardless of final dose. Slower titration reduces risk.

Can men get yeast infections from tirzepatide?

Yes, but the incidence is about 10 times lower than in women (0.4% vs 3-4%). Men experience redness, itching, and discharge on the glans. Treatment is the same: topical antifungal cream or oral fluconazole.

Is this the same as yeast infections from SGLT2 inhibitors?

No. SGLT2 inhibitors (like Jardiance or Farxiga) increase urinary glucose, which directly feeds Candida and causes ongoing infections. Tirzepatide lowers blood glucose and causes only transient infections during the adaptation period. The mechanisms are opposite.

Should I take probiotics to prevent yeast infections on tirzepatide?

For high-risk patients (baseline A1C above 8.0%, history of recurrent yeast infections), Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 probiotics reduce yeast infection incidence by about 40%. Start at week 0 and continue through week 16. Low-risk patients do not need prophylactic probiotics.

Can I use over-the-counter antifungals for a yeast infection while on tirzepatide?

Yes. Miconazole, clotrimazole, and tioconazole are safe and effective. There are no interactions between tirzepatide and OTC antifungals. If symptoms do not improve within 3 days, contact your provider for prescription treatment.

Why does my yeast infection keep coming back on tirzepatide?

Recurrent infections (two or more episodes) after the adaptation window usually indicate inadequate glucose control (A1C still above 7.5%), antibiotic overuse, immunosuppression, or non-albicans Candida species. Check your A1C and see a provider for vaginal culture if infections continue.

Does compounded tirzepatide cause more yeast infections than brand-name Zepbound or Mounjaro?

No. The active ingredient is identical. Yeast infection risk depends on the rate of glucose reduction, not the formulation. Compounded tirzepatide, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have equivalent risk profiles.

Can tirzepatide cause urinary tract infections?

No. GLP-1 receptor agonists do not increase UTI risk. If you have urinary burning, frequent urination, or cloudy urine, that is a UTI (not a yeast infection) and requires different treatment. See a provider for urine testing and antibiotics.

Will the yeast infections stop if I stay on tirzepatide long-term?

Yes. Transient yeast infections during the adaptation period (weeks 4-12) resolve as glucose stabilizes and immune function adapts. Patients who continue tirzepatide beyond 6 months have yeast infection rates no higher than the general population, assuming glucose control is good.

Should I stop tirzepatide during a yeast infection?

No. Treat the infection and continue the medication. Stopping tirzepatide will not speed recovery from the current infection and will interrupt your weight loss and glucose control progress.

Can my partner get a yeast infection from me while I'm on tirzepatide?

Yeast infections are not sexually transmitted, but Candida can be passed between partners during intercourse. If you have recurrent infections, your partner may benefit from treatment even if asymptomatic. Male partners can use topical clotrimazole; female partners can use standard antifungal treatment.

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