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Can you get a yeast or bv infection due to your period? started having symptoms a few days after mine. have never had vag, anal, or oral sex. virgin

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hormonal: Changes can put you at risk for yeast infection. The time before, during and after your period is a time of hormonal change.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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