Women on birth control pills are more likely to get Candida yeast infections according to published studies.
The continuous use of oral contraceptives may significantly increase the chance of developing a yeast infection – a condition that’s caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans in the intestines – which results in many seemingly unrelated symptoms like chronic fatigue, migraines, vaginal infections, sugar cravings or digestive disorders.
A Link Between Birth Control Pills and Candida Yeast Infection
We now know that hormonal issues affect many different areas of women’s health. Because birth control pills keep estrogen levels high without being regulated, a hormonal imbalance is created.
“We conclude that oral contraceptives may influence the recurrence of symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis”
Several published studies have demonstrated that there’s a close connection between elevated estrogen levels and yeast infection. A case study comparing 153 individuals with recurrent vulvovaginal yeast infection documented that patients with recurrent Candida vaginitis were more likely to use oral contraception (!), antibiotics and to have a higher number of a lifetime sex partners. “We conclude that oral contraceptives may influence the recurrence of symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis”, concludes the study.
Conclusion and Alternative Options
If you are suffering from candida symptoms while taking oral contraceptives, asking your doctor to switch to a different brand of pill could ease this problem quickly. If, however, your problems persist, you may want to consider a different form of contraception altogether:
- condoms (both male and female)
- diaphragms
- spermicides
- cervical cap
Aside from birth control pills, there is a number of other risk factors that might be contributing to your yeast infection. It may necessary to address them for a long-term improvement in your health.
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