>>>From:    Moshe and Susan Srebrnik <[log in to unmask]>
A client claims that she is clear of vaginal yeast infections when she
doesn't have sexual relations with her husband.  Once she resumes, she
says the yeast returns.  Her gyn says that men cannot pass yeast
infections to his partner.  Who's correct?  If a man does does have
yeast, how can it be treated?<<<

How can the doctor say that a male cannot be infected with yeast and pass
it to his partner?! Why NOT? We know that any dark and moist skin area may
harbor yeast- this would certainly include male "parts"!  Groins,
underarms, feet, skin folds, even under toenails and fingernails can grow
yeast on males OR females.  I have heard of chronic yeast infections being
passed from family member to family member in various ways, on way
including a rampent yeast infection in the ear of the family DOG which was
picked up by the vet. Just as a baby can harbor yeast in his mouth and
reinfect the mom if both aren't treated, why wouldn't an untreated male
reinfect his poor wife?  What about atheletes foot being passed in the
shower floor?
Nancy Holtzman RN BSN MOM
Great Beginnings New Mothers Groups
Boston MA
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