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Been getting reoccurring yeast infection (8 wks), could it be due to my higher dose birth control (min ovral)? ive been on it since feb.

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Dr. Catherine Carroll answered

Yes: Some women do get more yeast infections while on birth control pills. Talk to your doctor about other options for birth control. Sometimes a different type of birth control pill can help.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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A member asked:

Been getting reoccurring yeast infection (8 wks), could it be due to my higher dose birth control (min ovral)? ive been on it since feb.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Catherine Carroll answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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