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Why is it so easy to get a vaginal infection during pregnancy?

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Hormones: The high hormone levels of pregnancy make it easier to get yeast infections as they do with oral contraceptives. They also increase the risk of hyperglycemia (gestational diabetes) and that increases the risk of yeast infection. Hope this helps.

Dr Miller and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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