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How can a yeast infection cause a missed period?

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Hello - No a yeast infection will not cause this but a period or a approaching period can and so will a pulled or strained muscle.


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No, a yeast infection is not a sign that you are starting your period.Menstruation is controlled by you menstrual cycle which is to do with reproductive organs and hormones, although hormonal changes can effect vaginal pH it can't cause a yeast infection. A yeast infection is simply an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast in your vagina, it's not a sign of your period - if it were you'd get a yeast infection every cycle. Remember once your period starts no using tampons with a vaginal infection.


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Will a yeast infection leave after your period?

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Can yeast infections cause late or missed periods?

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