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Is it possible for vaginitis to affect periods?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Opposite is true: Having a vaginal infection should not change your period. Having vaginal bleeding can worsen a vaginal infection though. Bacterial vaginisis for example is more noticeable when blood is present. The fishy odor will be more profound.

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Answered 3/11/2023

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