Welcome to EmpowHER. Vaginal yeast infections occur when the normal, protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics (taken to treat a urinary tract, respiratory, or other types of infection) or by immunosuppressive drugs, the yeast can multiply, invade tissues, and cause irritation of the lining of the vagina (vaginitis).Other conditions that may predispose women to developing vaginal yeast infections include diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and taking oral contraceptives. The use of douches or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays may also increase a woman's risk of developing a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infections can also occur as a result of injury to the inner vagina, such as after chemotherapy.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Vaginal yeast infections occur when the normal, protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics (taken to treat a urinary tract, respiratory, or other types of infection) or by immunosuppressive drugs, the yeast can multiply, invade tissues, and cause irritation of the lining of the vagina (vaginitis).Other conditions that may predispose women to developing vaginal yeast infections include diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and taking oral contraceptives. The use of douches or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays may also increase a woman's risk of developing a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infections can also occur as a result of injury to the inner vagina, such as after chemotherapy.
Here's a link on Yeast infection
https://www.empowher.com/condition/yeast-infection
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Daisy
January 23, 2012 - 5:31amThis Comment
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