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What Causes Yeast Infection And Vaginal Dryness After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hi I am a 21 y/o female. I just started taking birth control pills a few weeks ago (still on pack one) because I was about to become sexually active for the first time. So far, the side effects have been terrible (moodiness, breakouts, bleeding, yeast infection, vaginal dryness) and I m not sure if this is normal? Also, if I don t like these side effects can I just stop taking the birth control and just use condoms or is it better to wait out the three months and see what else happens?
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Birth control pills are advantageous with few side effects like breakthroughs bleeding or spotting in between periods, Breast swelling or tenderness weight gain, stomach upset, headaches and migraine etc.

Also it might make your immune system weak resulting in infections. Usually, these side effects will reduce within few months of taking tablets. If still persists, consult your gynecologist for help to shift to natural methods of contraceptives.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Yeast Infection And Vaginal Dryness After Taking Birth Control Pills?

Hi, Birth control pills are advantageous with few side effects like breakthroughs bleeding or spotting in between periods, Breast swelling or tenderness weight gain, stomach upset, headaches and migraine etc. Also it might make your immune system weak resulting in infections. Usually, these side effects will reduce within few months of taking tablets. If still persists, consult your gynecologist for help to shift to natural methods of contraceptives. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician