Re: cuurent Yeast Infections caused by the Pill?
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 2003 09:07:31 -0500 (CDT)
Candida may be transmitted for a.sex partner or come from one's own
bowels.
At Thu, 22 May 2003, Rebecca wrote:
>
>I have been on the pill since last August and have had a yeast infection
>at least once per month since then. My partner is not infected and we
>always use condoms. I have tried eating yoghurt and taking acidophilus
>capsules as well, which hasn't helped. I have been tested for diabetes
>and I'm not pregnant. I have taken Diflucan, Nystatin, and used
>Monistat creams. I will try pessaries this week when I get my next
>infection.
>
>My questions is: Can this be caused by the pill?
>
>To me it seems the answer is obviously yes, but I have mentioned all
>this to several (>3) doctors and they all say that they are doubtful
>that it is the pill and dismiss it completely.
>I have just started taking birth control pills continuously for
>endometriosis since February and there has not been any change as a
>result of that.
>I always wear cotton underwear, loose clothing, do not douche or use
>deoderants/sprays in that area.
>
>I am 19 years old and have never been pregnant.
>
>And I have had swabs taken a few times and it is definately candida.
>
>THANKS.
>
>--
>Rebecca
>19 Female.
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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