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Could having a yeast infection cause increased postpartum bleeding?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Not usually: Yeast infections normally don't cause bleeding.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/30/2014

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A member asked:

Could having a yeast infection cause increased postpartum bleeding?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Beck agreed

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