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Are yeast infections common during pregnacy?

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Yes: Pregnancy actually increases a woman's risk for yeast infections. This is thought to be due to increased levels of the hormone estrogen.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes there can be an overgrowth of yeast associated with increased estrogen levels.

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