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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) pills, typically antibiotics, can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, potentially leading to an overgrowth of yeast and resulting in a yeast infection. While antibiotics target harmful bacteria, they can also reduce the number of beneficial bacteria, which helps keep yeast in check. If you suspect that BV treatment is causing a yeast infection, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare provider for appropriate evaluation and management.
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Can you get a yeast infection after taking plan b?
If you do it is not due to taking plan b.
If its not a yeast infection what can it be?
It could be bacterial vaginosis or a trich infection. Both of these are sexually transmitted but they aren't as serious as chlamydia or gonnorea. If you have protected sex and you get something other than a yeast infection, it's usually bv and you should go to the doctor and get medicine for it.
Can azithromycin cure yeast infections?
No, in fact, some antibiotics can potentially cause a yeast infection. Yeast infections are caused by yeast and not bacteria. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that acts on bacteria. BV or bacterial vaginosis is like a yeast infection, and it is treated with an antibiotic, but a different one.
What causes your vaginal area to burn?
Cuts inside or on the vagina, urinary tract infections(very common with women), STDs, yeast infection, BV(Bacterial Vaginosis)
Can a yeast infection cause spotting?
Bacterial vagnosis is not likely to cause spotting. Trichomoniasis, which is always accompanied by BV, can cause spotting. BV is easier to diagnose than trich, and may be missed unless the health care provider does an immediate examination of the vaginal discharge with a microscope, or uses a specific swab for trich. If you have been diagnosed with BV and are experiencing spotting, contact your health care provider to find out if additional examination is needed.
Can you take yeast infection medicine while taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis?
It's generally not recommended to use yeast infection medicine while taking antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis unless advised by a healthcare provider. This is because antibiotics can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, potentially leading to a yeast overgrowth. It's best to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Why fo you get BV after a yeast infection?
Bacterial Vaginosis and yeast infections often go hand-in hand, it's very common to have both infections at once. Your vagina is acidic to kill 'bad' bacteria and help the 'good' bacteria (such as the bacteria that help keep yeast under control) thrive, if your vaginal pH is off-balance it's normal to develop overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria and as the 'good' bacteria is reduced yeast is also allowed to thrive.
Why do women contract a bacterial infection after a yeast infection?
Usually because the womens immunity is lowered after contracting a yeast infection and due to the creams she applies the discharge is unable to protect effectively against further infection for a few days. Because of this, further yeast or BV infections occur. It is more common the other way round. Antibiotic treatment for any infection makes you more prone to a yeast infection as it alters the balance of the vaginal flora.
Can sweating in pubic area cause bv?
Sweating in your pubic area can lead to Bacterial Vaginosis, but most commonly if it were going to cause an infection it would cause yeast infection. Sweating implies the area is warm and moist so favorable to bacteria and yeast, but people sweat every day without problem so it'd only really be an issue if you were already prone to infections, or if there was a lack or air-flow to your pubic region.
Can birth control pills cause bacterial vaginosis?
Birth control pills do not directly cause bacterial vaginosis. However, they can alter the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, potentially increasing the risk of developing bacterial vaginosis. It is important to maintain good vaginal hygiene and discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
Can you have bv and be pregnant?
You can have bv and be pregnant.
Can trichomoniasis be mistaken for bv?
Yes, trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis (BV) can sometimes be mistaken for each other because they can have similar symptoms, such as abnormal vaginal discharge. However, they are caused by different pathogens - trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite, while BV is an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. Proper testing by a healthcare provider is necessary to accurately diagnose and treat each condition.
