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Wondering if a yeast infection can delay your period?

• A yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) usually won’t delay your period. But the hormonal changes that happen around your menstrual cycle can make it more likely you’ll get a yeast infection.
• If you’re sexually active and your period is late, you might be pregnant. But other things can delay your period, too.
• Prescription yeast infection treatments can help clear up your infection. And if you need an online prescription, Dr. B can help.

Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of a type of fungus called Candida. When this happens, you might have symptoms of a yeast infection, like vaginal itching or a thick, white clumpy discharge. (It often looks like cottage cheese).

These infections can be pretty uncomfortable and throw off your routine. But can the infection throw off your period?

Read on to learn all about the link between periods and yeast infections.

Have an infection right now? Antifungal medications can get them moving on their way in as little as a single dose. To get that prescription without getting off the couch, start a $15 online consultation with Dr. B!

What’s the link between periods and yeast infections?

Yeast infections are most common in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. During that time, the uterus builds up a thick lining to support a potential pregnancy.

Progesterone levels are highest in the middle of your cycle. Then progesterone levels fall, triggering your period. High levels of progesterone make it harder for Candida to grow. So the drop in the process might be why yeast infections are more common around menstruation.

But many other things can cause a yeast infection. “Good” bacteria like Lactobacillus acidophilus help control the growth of yeast cells. So anything that disrupts the balance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina can also lead to problems.

Other potential causes of a yeast infection include:

• Antibiotics (which can also kill “good” bacteria, like the ones that protect against yeast)
• Hormonal birth control
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Infection
• Pregnancy

Why is my period late?

A complex cycle of hormones controls what happens during your period. That means medications, stress, exercise and a host of other things can mess with your cycle. Some birth control pills and other methods may stop your period entirely, too.

Things that can delay your period include:

• Pregnancy (obviously)
• Long-term intense stress (more than a couple of bad days in a row)
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Low body weight, high body weight, or rapid weight changes
• Menopause or perimenopause
• Primary ovarian insufficiency (when ovaries don’t work the way they should before age 40)
• Serious short-term illnesses like heart attack or pneumonia
• Some chronic illnesses like diabetes or pituitary tumors
• Extreme exercise
• Some medications, including some antidepressants, thyroid medications or chemotherapies
• Some hormonal birth control methods like Nexplanon or Depo-Provera, among others
• Thyroid problems
• Breastfeeding

Some of the above are no big deal. But if your period is more than a couple of days late, it’s a good idea to see your doctor. Sure, you might not be pregnant. But something else may need attention.

How to treat a yeast infection when you’re on your period

Treating a yeast infection while you’re on your period can get tricky. That’s because one of the most common treatment options involves a suppository—which means you put medicine inside your vagina.

Inserting medications into the vagina can get messy if you’re already bleeding. But if you and your doctor are okay with it, you can use them while you have your period.

Some antifungal creams and suppositories can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms. So while using them, avoiding sex altogether can help reduce the chance of getting pregnant or catching a sexually transmitted infection. You should also use a backup birth control method for a few days after finishing treatment—even if you’re on your period. Ask your doctor or pharmacist when it’s safe to use latex-based products again.

Several oral medications (medicines you take by mouth) can more easily treat a yeast infection while you’re menstruating. The downside is that they can cause side effects in more parts of your body compared to topical medicines. (Topicals are medicines you apply to the skin, including the vagina).

How much does online yeast infection treatment cost?

Having a yeast infection and worrying about your period can be a bummer. But oral and topical treatments can help clear up at least one of those problems relatively quickly.

The total cost of treating a yeast infection online has two parts: the consultation fee and the medication itself.

Dr. B consultations start at $15—lower than most in-person copays and among the most affordable options in telehealth. In some states, laws require a brief video visit before a provider can prescribe treatment; those consultations are $39, and same-day availability is common.

Medication costs vary depending on the drug and whether you're using insurance. Dr. B shows you prices at nearby pharmacies with every consultation and provides a discount card to lock in the lowest available price. As an example, the brand-name oral treatment Diflucan runs around $131 at Walmart with the discount card, while the generic version (fluconazole) costs under $4.

Start a convenient (and discreet) $15 online consultation. We’ll connect you with a licensed provider any day of the week—holidays included. If appropriate, they’ll send a prescription to your chosen mail order or local pharmacy within three working hours. We’ll even help you find the lowest prescription cost in your area and send you a discount card to secure that price.

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The bottom line on yeast infections and periods:

1. A yeast infection doesn’t usually cause your period to be late. If your period is late, you should talk to your provider or take a pregnancy test.
2. Some yeast infection medications can affect birth control, so you might want to avoid sex or use a back-up form of birth control while treating a yeast infection.
3. Dr. B can help you get discreet, convenient treatment for yeast infections—start your $15 consultation today.