What Causes Yeast Infections?
1. Antibiotics
Taking antibiotics is a very common cause of yeast infections in women. Lactobacillus is the bacteria that keeps candida in check, and antibiotics decrease the amount of lactobacillus in the vagina. This results in the overgrowth of candida and the subsequent yeast infection.
If you are prone to yeast infections when taking antibiotics, your doctor may prescribe oral fluconazole to take along with the antibiotics. An over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream may also be used concurrently with antibiotics to keep the yeast under control. Many women take probiotics containing lactobacillus to help prevent the overgrowth.
