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A member asked:

Can antibiotics cause discharge?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Yes: They alter bacterial flora, causing overgrowth and discharge.

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Answered 3/17/2020

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Yes they can: Antibiotics can cause vaginal discharge as they change the bacterial flora and cause Yeast Infection

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