A member asked:

I'm using contraceptive pills for the first time in my life and now, after three days, i have candidiasis. could the pills been the cause of this?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Hormone changes can increase risk for yeast infections.

Answered 4/23/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

YEAST INFECTION OCs: YES. ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES CAN CAUSE CANDIDIASIS.

Answered 4/17/2015

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