Steroids can sometimes increase the risk of a yeast infection, especially when other triggers are present. Here’s how that happens, what symptoms to watch for, and when to get checked.
Antidepressants can sometimes contribute to vaginal dryness, especially when they affect arousal, libido, or sexual comfort. Here’s how to tell if medication may be playing a role and what to do about it.
Antibiotics can sometimes contribute to bacterial vaginosis by disrupting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria. Here’s how it happens, how BV differs from yeast infection, and what symptoms to watch for.
Metronidazole can be followed by a yeast infection in some people, even though it does not treat yeast itself. Here’s why it happens, the symptoms to watch for, and how to tell yeast infection from BV after treatment.
Antihistamines can dry out mucous membranes in some people, and that may include vaginal tissue. This article explains the possible link, other causes of vaginal dryness, and when symptoms should be checked.