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I have never had a yeast infection in my entire life and now that i have skyla iud i have had 5 in a row. could it be the iud? my gyno says not posibl

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikley: We do not see more yeast infections in women who have any form of IUD, or any other birth control for that matter. However, 1 in 10 women will experience recurrent vaginal yeast infections for no obvious reason - that can be treated and suppressed with very good results. Ask your doctor about suppressive medication for the yeast.

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Answered 12/8/2016

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