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sandybradley posted:
My husband just got over a very bad postrate infection. Is it possible for me to get an infection from him threw sex?? 3 days ago it burned when I used the bathroom. next day that was better, but I started to itch. Its like a yeast infection, but im really swollen down there and red. the red is starting to go onto my thighs. it is about to drive me nuts. itching and burning. what do u think it is?
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Anon_21189 responded:
I'm not sure about your original question. Did you have sex while he had his infection?

Your signs of red, swollen, itchy, and spreading to thighs sounds more like an allergic reaction to something to me. Take some Benadryl and see if you have relief.

The main sign of a yeast infection is cottage cheese like discharge. Many people misdiagnose themselves as having yeast infections. I'd probably get to the doctor before things get any worse.


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