Can birth control cause bacterial infections?

Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, menopause and your normal monthly cycle can cause hormone changes which alter vaginal pH, raising women's susceptibility to infection. read more

Being pregnant, taking birth control pills that contain estrogen, or having hormone therapy can also cause it. So can some health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection. Bacterial vaginosis. This happens when some of the bacteria normally found in the vagina are able to multiply quickly, causing symptoms. Experts are not sure what causes this. read more

Birth Control Pills and Vaginal Bacterial Infection I have had the same issue with my bc pill (ortho tri cyclin lo) and BV. The first time it happened I had no idea what was happening. read more

Learn more about the relationship between IUDs and pelvic infection. Today’s IUDs are considered safe, convenient, and effective. Learn more about the relationship between IUDs and pelvic infection. read more