Can you get a bacterial infection from starting birth control?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at
9:57 pm
I just started taking Loestrin 24 last month and not long after starting it I discovered that I have what I think is a vaginal bacterial infection (Ew, I know) my doctor is totally booked I’m miserable and can’t see her for a while, I’d love to figure out whats caused it though so is it possible that this infection is a weird side effect of the Loestrin?
Filed under: Bacterial Vaginosis
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You may have a yeast infection that may or may not be a side effect of the pill. Is it itchy and have a faint odor? Did you tell the Dr. that you had a problem and that’s why you need to get in to see her? If this is the first time you have had one it is best to see the Dr. first just to confirm that it is yeast and not something more serious. There are over the counter meds, Monostat, Gynelotrimin, for this problem and also a single pill that the Dr. can prescribe. Call the Dr. back and tell the receptionist that you need to get in ASAP. They should make room for you. Good luck.
Yes birth control pills can cause infections.
You have to see a doctor! Birth control should not do that. It could be a side effect, but you still need to see a doctor.