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Yeast Infection

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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?
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Re: Yeast Infection

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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?
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Re: Yeast Infection

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Yes. They called me last month to say it was normal.
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Re: Yeast Infection

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

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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.
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Re: Yeast Infection

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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).
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Re: Yeast Infection

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

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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.
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Re: Yeast Infection

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Thanks, Sam.
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