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Yeast infection
I had been prescribed with high dose steroids few months back due to a chronic disorder but only for 5 weeks. I have gotten multiple yeast infections after discontinuing. Can this be related?
P.S I had gotten yeast infections before as well. Around 2-3 times in 1.5 years
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Yes steroids will suppress the immunity so there are chances of getting the yeast infection.You need antifungal treatment
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