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What Could Be The Cause Of Yeast Infection While Taking Depo Injection?

I was on the depo needle for 3 months, and I had so many side effects that I had to stop. I have been entirely off any form of birth control now for about 2 months. I have had this disgusting brown discharge since literally the day I got the needle. I have not stopped getting yeast infections because I have to constantly wear a panty liner, and tampons. This is getting absolutely ridiculous, and I'm tired of it !!! I'm 21 years old, and I can't even have sex with my boyfriend. It's making me very angry, and I don't know what to do about it. I would have known this was going to happen, I never would have done it in the first place !!!!
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
* The scanty ,continuous bleeding after the injection can last maximum for 30 days-which mostly gets adjusted afterwords.
I am afraid, you have contacted yeast infection due to the cause you have correctly guessed. The spread of infection along with mixed bacterial component can cause you the 3 months long discharge you have.
I am sorry for the problem you are facing. It should resolve on it's own in due time till then you can add-
Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Combiflam / haemostatic drug like CVP gynae ( one week course) to get relief from bleeding .
* Treatment of yeast infection is a must .Please consult a gynecologist t for physical examination for type & extent of the infection you have. & advise there after. Both the partners need to be treated .
* Depo injection is along acting hormonal contraceptive . On withdrawal it may take 4-6 months to attain normal menstrual pattern you had.
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What Could Be The Cause Of Yeast Infection While Taking Depo Injection?

Hi, I understand your concern. * The scanty ,continuous bleeding after the injection can last maximum for 30 days-which mostly gets adjusted afterwords. I am afraid, you have contacted yeast infection due to the cause you have correctly guessed. The spread of infection along with mixed bacterial component can cause you the 3 months long discharge you have. I am sorry for the problem you are facing. It should resolve on it s own in due time till then you can add- Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like Combiflam / haemostatic drug like CVP gynae ( one week course) to get relief from bleeding . * Treatment of yeast infection is a must .Please consult a gynecologist t for physical examination for type & extent of the infection you have. & advise there after. Both the partners need to be treated . * Depo injection is along acting hormonal contraceptive . On withdrawal it may take 4-6 months to attain normal menstrual pattern you had. Thanks..