Is there a connection between antibiotics and yeast infections?

Yes, antibiotics knock out the useful “biotics” in your system too, making you more susceptible to yeast infections. It’s important to eat yogurt while you are on antibiotics to restore those bacteria to your vaginal tract.

As @janbb said, there is a correlation between antibiotics and yeast infections. They can also cause thrush (which is basically a yeast infection in your mouth).

Yeast infections are not uncommon when you have a serious infection and are being treated with antibiotics.

These are termed “opportunistic infections” and @janbb‘s explanation is accurate and clear.

yes, i usually always get them.

yes I suffer with yeast imbalances from antibiotics. I try to stay away from them whenever possible.

Some antibiotics will help you get a yeast infection. You can then fix it with different antibiotics.

Thank you all! Off to find some yogurt!

You can also get Fluconazole that treats yeast infections.