Can antibiotics give me a yeast infection?

Question

I had an uti that took three different antibiotics to fully treat and now that I’m done with the last antibiotic my vulva is itchy. The last antibiotic was really strong.

Answer

Yeast is a fungus normally found on your skin. It’s also found in your digestive system. If you’re a woman, you also have yeast in your vaginal area. When too much yeast grows on your skin or other areas, it can cause an infection. This infection is also called candidiasis.
What causes a yeast infection?
A yeast infection can happen if your skin gets damaged. Yeast can also “overgrow” in warm or humid conditions. Taking antibiotics can also cause an overgrowth of yeast. That’s because antibiotics kill the healthy bacteria in your body that normally keep the yeast in balance.
What are the risk factors for yeast infection?
Anyone can get a yeast infection. Those at higher risk for it include:
Infants
People who wear dentures
People taking antibiotics
People getting cancer treatment
People with other health conditions, such as HIV or diabetes

Answer

Yes unfortunately it’s super common, it should be easy enough to treat if you go to the pharmacy.  Make sure you see your dr if it doesn’t clear up within a few days in case you need something stronger.  Antibiotics are a real pain for messing with your bacteria balance ☹️

Answer

Yeast is a fungus normally found on your skin. It’s also found in your digestive system. If you’re a woman, you also have yeast in your vaginal area. When too much yeast grows on your skin or other areas, it can cause an infection. This infection is also called candidiasis.
What causes a yeast infection?
A yeast infection can happen if your skin gets damaged. Yeast can also “overgrow” in warm or humid conditions. Taking antibiotics can also cause an overgrowth of yeast. That’s because antibiotics kill the healthy bacteria in your body that normally keep the yeast in balance.
What are the risk factors for yeast infection?
Anyone can get a yeast infection. Those at higher risk for it include:
Infants
People who wear dentures
People taking antibiotics
People getting cancer treatment
People with other health conditions, such as HIV or diabetes

Can antibiotics give me a yeast infection?

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