{"id":399,"date":"2022-06-15T16:55:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T16:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=399"},"modified":"2022-09-01T17:51:12","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T17:51:12","slug":"can-antibiotics-give-you-a-yeast-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/vaginal-yeast-infection\/can-antibiotics-give-you-a-yeast-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Antibiotics Give You a Yeast Infection: Causes and Risk Factors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"399\" class=\"elementor elementor-399\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-33a9614 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"33a9614\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42a78f8d\" data-id=\"42a78f8d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb187f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cb187f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h-antibiotics-and-yeast-infections\" style=\"font-family: Merriweather, sans-serif;\">Antibiotics and Yeast Infections<\/h2>\n<p>Taking antibiotics is one of the best ways to combat bacterial infections. This is why doctors prescribe antibiotics whenever their patients suffer from conditions like ear infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTI), and many more. However, there are also certain instances where taking antibiotics may cause the body harm instead of helping it recover. One good example is the development of new infections, such as bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection, also known as vaginal candidiasis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9ea90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"7e9ea90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"1108\" class=\"elementor elementor-1108\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d11bd22 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d11bd22\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-333f8203\" data-id=\"333f8203\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68400023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68400023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need help with Yeast Infection?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55908819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55908819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1740e931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1740e931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/yeast-infection\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET HELP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b673b7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b673b7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-antibiotics-and-yeast-infections\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem;\">How can antibiotics give you a yeast infection if they are prescribed to fight against bacteria?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Certain factors like microbiome imbalance could play a vital role in developing a yeast infection through antibiotics. This article discusses what a vaginal yeast infection is, how it affects the body, and how it can grow from taking antibiotics. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-effective-are-antibiotics\">How Effective are Antibiotics?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Antibiotics are helpful for most bacterial infections, but many studies have shown their efficacy in treating vaginosis symptoms. Two specific types of antibiotics called clindamycin and metronidazole are believed to be the most common and efficient ways to treat vaginosis. A study on these two kinds of antibiotics has reported that 90% of women experienced no symptoms of vaginosis after using them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>A similar study on the effects of clindamycin on vaginosis also showed that 88% of patients did not exhibit vaginosis symptoms one to two weeks after receiving treatment. At the same time, 50% received no symptoms one to two weeks after receiving the placebo treatment. About half of the women in these studies experienced symptoms only a year after their first infection. Today, further studies and research are being conducted to reveal more about the effectiveness of antibiotics for vaginosis cases.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-are-antibiotics-used\">How Are Antibiotics Used?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Antibiotics target significant or severe bacterial infections that the body&#8217;s immune system cannot resolve. These infections often include whooping cough or UTI, which usually require prescribed medication to relieve symptoms. Antibiotics are effective in treating most bacterial infections but not all of them. Some viral infections like the common cold and sore throats aren&#8217;t meant to be treated by antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-three-forms-of-antibiotics\">The Three Forms of Antibiotics<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Antibiotics come in three forms. The most common type of antibiotic is oral antibiotics. Oral antibiotics may come in pill or liquid form to treat minor infections. Topical antibiotics are usually infused in creams or lotions for skin infections. Lastly, antibiotics can be injected into the body if severe conditions have been found within the blood or the muscles. Antibiotics can harm the body if taken outside of a medical prescription, so consult a healthcare professional if you feel you need to take antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-can-antibiotics-give-you-a-yeast-infection\">Can Antibiotics Give You a Yeast Infection?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Many cases and studies have proven that antibiotics can cause vaginal candidiasis. However, the results of those studies have also shown that not all types of antibiotics can cause this infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-antibiotics-that-can-cause-a-yeast-infection\">Antibiotics that can Cause a Yeast Infection<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Vaginal candidiasis can develop when you consume two types of antibiotics: tetracyclines and quinolones. Tetracycline is an antibiotic most commonly used to treat conditions like UTIs or sexually transmitted infections. Quinolones are also used to treat UTIs and cure bacterial prostatitis and pneumonia. These two types of antibiotics are most likely to cause vaginal candidiasis. However, broad-spectrum penicillin has also been cited as a leading cause in some cases. Using these antibiotics can result in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/yeast-infection\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20378999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an overgrowth of yeast<\/a>, eventually leading to an infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-do-you-get-a-yeast-infection-from-antibiotics\">Why Do You Get a Yeast Infection from Antibiotics?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The function of antibiotics is to eliminate harmful bacteria from the body. However, infections may develop from the instances where the antibiotics eliminate the good bacteria found in the vagina while treating another bacterial infection. For example, a bacteria called &#8220;lactobacillus&#8221; can be found in the vagina. This protects it from vaginosis by making the vagina more acidic. When the antibiotics disable the effects of the lactobacillus bacteria, the body experiences an imbalance or lack of good bacteria within the vagina. This causes the yeast to develop, which means you will likely get an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/vaginal-yeast-infection-beyond-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0infection after taking certain antibiotics.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-preventing-a-yeast-infection-from-antibiotics\">Preventing a Yeast Infection from Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Vaginal candidiasis can be annoying and uncomfortable, especially if you are recovering from an initial condition. Unfortunately, reports have shown that hospitals in the USA receive an annual estimated over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/diseases\/candidiasis\/genital\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.4 million outpatient<\/a>\u00a0visits from women because of vaginal candidiasis. Here&#8217;s how you can protect yourself from becoming a part of that number.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The best and most effective way to prevent vaginal candidiasis from developing after taking antibiotics is only to take antibiotics as prescribed to you by a doctor or healthcare professional. This is because taking antibiotics causes an imbalance of bacteria in the body, which will only be intensified and possibly cause harmful effects if you take them without a prescription.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/62e014bb4e08b-7-tips-to-prevent-yeast-infections.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips to Prevent Yeast Infection from Antibiotics\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-7-tips-to-prevent-yeast-infection-from-antibiotics\">7 Tips to Prevent Yeast Infection from Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to protect against vaginal candidiasis developing while taking antibiotics. For the best results, try to practice these simple habits while taking antibiotics to prevent a bacterial infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>1. Avoid hot water and stick to cold or lukewarm water during baths. Yeast is more likely to grow when the body is subjected to increased heat.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>2. Avoid tight clothing. Tight clothing can cause the body to feel warmer, encouraging yeast growth in the vagina. Try using comfortable and loose clothing instead.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>3. Avoid feminine hygiene products. Although these products are advertised to protect against vaginal infections and other similar conditions, the level of acidic pH inside these products can cause an imbalance in the vagina&#8217;s bacterial count, which causes infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>4. Do not use scented tampons. Like feminine products, these tampons also contain certain ingredients in the material that can disrupt the body&#8217;s natural bacterial count.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>5. Wear condoms during sexual intercourse. It&#8217;s better to be safe during sex, as your partner&#8217;s penis or fingers may have traces of bacteria that could lead to vaginal yeast infection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>6. Only take antibiotics when prescribed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>7. Practice quality personal hygiene<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-risk-factors-for-developing-yeast-infections-while-on-antibiotics\">Risk Factors for Developing Yeast Infections While on Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Many factors can cause the development of vaginal candidiasis after taking antibiotics. In some cases, the initial condition can also cause an infection. In contrast, the risk of certain conditions is only enhanced once the antibiotics enter the body.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the most common causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weak immune system \u2013 A more vulnerable immune system cannot protect the body from bacterial infections like a vaginal yeast infection. This can be caused by other medication or treatment practices, like chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy \u2013 Pregnant women are more prone to vaginal yeast infections due to the changes in their hormones during pregnancy. This causes an increased vaginal discharge.<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes \u2013 Higher blood sugar levels can be a root cause of vaginal yeast infections.<\/li>\n<li>Sexual intercourse \u2013 Sexual intercourse requires a lot of bodily contact while allowing bacteria to be passed on from one sexual organ to another during the process. This can cause vaginal candidiasis to develop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-treat-yeast-infections-caused-by-antibiotics\">How to Treat Yeast Infections Caused by Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/antifungal-resistance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HHS, it can be challenging to combat the treatment-resistant strain of yeast<\/a>. This type of yeast has grown resistant to most treatments. It will stubbornly linger within the body, despite being subjected to several treatments. However, other studies have also presented possible options for treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-using-probiotics\">Using Probiotics<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The results of a study on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rd.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00404-013-3117-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effects of probiotics for treating bacterial vaginosis in adult women: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials have shown that probiotics can be used in yeast infection treatment.<\/a>\u00a0Probiotics have good bacteria, often used to prevent an overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria in the body. By using these probiotics, the body is exposed to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1471489221001442?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">predominant group of bacteria<\/a>\u00a0that can be used to treat the stubborn effects of the infection. In addition, these probiotics\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7023241\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">produce antimicrobial substances<\/a>\u00a0that help cleanse the body of the effects of an infection. This helps resolve the bacterial imbalance initially caused by taking antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35dc900 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35dc900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45a176 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"c45a176\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2051\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2051\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What's the effect of penicillin on yeast? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2051\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2051\"><p id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">As mentioned previously, broad-spectrum penicillin is one of the antibiotics that can cause vaginal candidiasis. Penicillin most commonly comes in the form of amoxicillin and augmentin, which are used to treat diseases like bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections. However, taking this antibiotic can cause a bacterial imbalance, leading to infection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2052\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2052\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Why do Plan B pills cause yeast infections, and is there a way to prevent it? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2052\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2052\"><p>Plan B pills contain estrogen and progesterone. Once you take these pills, the natural level of these two hormones is increased, which causes a hormonal imbalance to occur. Like a bacterial imbalance, experiencing a hormonal imbalance is also one of the leading causes of vaginal candidiasis. The same preventive measures apply when treating the infection while taking plan B pills or contraceptives. Try to stay away from heat and make sure to wear a condom during sex.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2053\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2053\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How do I get rid of yeast while still on antibiotics? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2053\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2053\"><p>You must first consult with a doctor before taking or using any form of medication to combat the infection. The effects of drugs on your body may vary depending on why you were initially using the antibiotics. In addition, combining different over-the-counter medications may cause other side effects. The best treatment option, in this case, would be to use probiotics to replenish the good bacteria inside your body.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2054\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2054\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Can Ciprofloxacin cure a yeast infection? Why or why not? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2054\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2054\"><p>Ciprofloxacin, also known as Cipro, is used to treat bacterial infections. However, it is not recommended for treating yeast infections. Cipro is most suitable for urine infections and chest infections. Using Cipro to treat vaginal candidiasis would not provide the best results. Instead, you may use probiotics for a strong dose of good bacteria or consult your doctor about a prescription that could help treat your condition. Vaginal candidiasis is best treated by antibiotics like metronidazole or clindamycin.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2055\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2055\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How long after antibiotics will yeast infection go away? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2055\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2055\"><p>It depends on the patient&#8217;s body, as all bodies react differently to medication. However, the average time for vaginal candidiasis to fade would be around three to seven days after using the antibiotics or other prescribed treatment options. During this timeframe, the symptoms of the infection should begin to feel less harsh and intense until they are completely gone.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2056\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2056\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Should I stop taking lymecycline (antibiotics) if it gives me a yeast infection? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2056\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2056\"><p>You must first consult your doctor before making any decisions. For example, you were initially prescribed antibiotics to treat a different infection. Ceasing these antibiotics before the designated time frame might result in the bacterial infection being worsened or prolonged. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately when you see the initial symptoms while taking antibiotics. They will most likely prescribe you the appropriate treatment options that go well with your situation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2057\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2057\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How to tell if antibiotics gave me a yeast infection? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2057\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2057\"><p>You can tell by monitoring the symptoms you are experiencing. For example, you can tell that your antibiotics have given you vaginal candidiasis if you experience itchiness or soreness in the vaginal area, thick and clumpy discharge, or an unpleasant odor from the vagina. There are only three types of antibiotics that can cause this infection. If you were taking penicillin, quinolones, and tetracycline, they are most likely the reason for your condition.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3924fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3924fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-antibiotics-and-yeast-infections\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Vaginal candidiasis may be challenging to deal with, especially if you are already battling the symptoms of an initial condition. When you begin seeing signs of developing an infection, do not take any additional medication or stop taking your current antibiotics. Before making any decisions, contact your doctor or a healthcare professional for advice.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b82cd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"6b82cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1121\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1121\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Sources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1121\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1121\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/rd.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs00404-013-3117-0\">http:\/\/rd.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs00404-013-3117-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acog.org\/~\/media\/For%20Patients\/faq028.pdf?dmc=1&amp;ts=20120924T1249146853\">http:\/\/www.acog.org\/~\/media\/For%20Patients\/faq028.pdf?dmc=1&amp;ts=20120924T1249146853<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/antifungal-resistance.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/antifungal-resistance.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/yeast-infection\/basics\/causes\/con-20035129\">http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/yeast-infection\/basics\/causes\/con-20035129<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/diseases\/candidiasis\/genital\/index.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/diseases\/candidiasis\/genital\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1471489221001442?via%3Dihub\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1471489221001442?via%3Dihub<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7023241\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7023241\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/vaginal-yeast-infection-beyond-the-basics\">http:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/vaginal-yeast-infection-beyond-the-basics<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antibiotics and Yeast Infections Taking antibiotics is one of the best ways to combat bacterial infections. This is why doctors prescribe antibiotics whenever their patients suffer from conditions like ear infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections (UTI), and many more. However, there are also certain instances where taking antibiotics may cause the body harm instead [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":401,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105,62,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-antibiotics","category-vaginal-yeast-infection","category-womens-health"],"acf":{"blogely_seo_title":"","blogely_description_":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.2.1 (Yoast SEO v19.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Antibiotics Give You a Yeast Infection: Causes and Risk Factors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can antibiotics give you a yeast infection? 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