Contraception and VD/Yeast Infections

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Expert: - 3/9/2010


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I have reoccuring yeast infections. I sometimes have them every month one to two times. I am on birth control which in the side effects it say "may cause vaginal infections" I am also on antibiotics for my skin. My doctor knows I get yeast infections a lot and doesn't seem worried. I am worried because of what I read about reoccuring infections online. Should I be worried or could my birth contol and antibiotics be the cause?

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Hi Chelsey,

I don't like that your doctor doesn't seem to be concerned about your syptoms. You might think about getting another doctor if your doctor doesn't want to help you with this problem. Is it possible that you could consider abstinence at this time of your life? Write me at DWooley97@aol.com because I would really like to talk to you at depth. Put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.

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I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STDs.

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23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.

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