Can a Yeast Infection Cause Your Period to Stop?
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Periods and Yeast Infections
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A yeast infection is generally a result of an overgrowth of candida albicans in the vagina. Candida can also infect the mouth and throat as thrush or the gastrointestinal tract (GI).
Normally having a yeast infection will not stop a menstrual cycle. A period is the result of other factors that cause the uterine lining to thicken and shed. It is possible and not unusual for a woman to have a yeast infection and also have a menstrual cycle simultaneously.
Yeast infections can be treated with over-the-counter drugs or with a prescription drug from your doctor.
Causes of Yeast Infections
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Yeast infections can be from candida but also from irritation from exposure to artificial fragrances, as in deodorant sprays used in the vagina or deodorant minipads; excessive douching, which upsets the acid mantel of the vagina; or stress.
In some cases, overconsumption of foods made from baker's yeast, cheese or fermented foods or working in moldy environments, where micromolds exist in carpeting, can contribute to yeast infections.
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Transmission
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It is possible to transmit a yeast infection in the vagina to a sexual partner if a condom is not used. Men often do not show obvious symptoms of a yeast infection, and it is possible for a man who has a yeast infection to transfer it to a female partner during sexual intercourse. The woman may develop a vaginal yeast infection. Both people should be treated for the yeast infection to prevent passing it back and forth.
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