Antibiotics
Antibiotics can be a significant cause of yeast infection because they can kill the beneficial bacteria that stop yeast’s overgrowth in the vagina. Generally, the vagina maintains its balanced mix of yeast and bacteria via Lactobacillus, a bacterium that keeps the vagina slightly acidic.
Most broad-spectrum antibiotics like those taken for bronchitis or sinus infection may harm the body’s natural balance of bacteria. These antibiotics wipe out the harmful bacteria, which are responsible for causing illness.
There are specific ways to reduce the risk of a yeast infection through antibiotics medication. One of the recommended methods of reducing the risk of infection is by speaking to a doctor. Usually, the medical professional can prescribe a pill that may help prevent yeast overgrowth while using antibiotics.