Yeast Infection

[gatesy08]

I got a pap smear done in June. The doctor called me in July to tell me that it came back normal, but I am yeasty. I thought I might have been because of discharge I was having but other than that, no uncomfortable symptoms. The doctor said if I wasn't having any symptoms causing me discomfort I can just leave it alone. I got another pap due to complaining about spotting occasionally after sex. So my question is could a yeast infection cause spotting after sex?

[Sam W]

Hi Gatesy,

Spotting after sex isn't a symptom associated with yeast infections. You can find out what symptoms are associated with them, and how to decrease your chances of getting an infection, here: Yeast Infections

Did your healthcare provider get back to you after the last pap smear?

[gatesy08]

Yes. They called me last month to say it was normal.

[Sam W]

Got it. In that same appointment, did you and your healthcare provider discuss other reasons why the spotting may be happening?

[gatesy08]

Not overly. Possibly because I have changed my pill 4 times in the span of 8 months. So I have never given my body more than 2/3 months on each pill before changing to another.

[Sam W]

Ah, that definitely sounds like a possible source of spotting (I just wanted to make sure things like STIs had been screened out as a cause).

[gatesy08]

Yes, I was screened for STI's as well. That's why I'm just so confused as to why it is happening.

[Sam W]

I would go with what your healthcare provider has told you, especially given the fact that you've switched pills so many times and spotting is a known side effect of the pill.

[gatesy08]

Thanks, Sam.