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I'm 16 going on 17 and i keep gettin yeast infections, is there a reason why i keep getting them? i have good hygiene& i'm not sexually active

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Diabetes mellitus: Diabetes mellitus, common type of diabetes leading to high blood sugars, can increase your risk for yeast infections. Go see your doctor. Of course, this assumes your doctor diagnosed your yeast infections as there are many causes of vaginal discharge.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

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Dr. Thomas Riney answered

Vaginal ph can chang: From hormones, lack of exercise, high weight, sugary drinks.

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A member asked:

I'm 16 going on 17 and i keep gettin yeast infections, is there a reason why i keep getting them? i have good hygiene& i'm not sexually active

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Dr. Thomas Riney answered

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