Can a yeast infection medication stop a menstruation cycle?
On One Hand: Fertility Hormones are not AffectedThe hormones that bring on your menstrual cycle are not affected by a yeast infection, or by the medications used to treat a yeast infection. If you have been treating a yeast infection with over-the-counter medication, and your period has been delayed, contact your doctor for advice.On the Other: Stress can Delay Your CycleThe stress of having a yeast infection itself may be enough to delay or stop your menstrual cycle. Stress is a major factor in late or missed periods for many women. If there is a possibility you might be pregnant, contact your doctor. Sometimes the alteration of vaginal pH can occur when the hormones change after conception, causing a yeast infection.Bottom LineMedication used to treat a yeast infection will not delay your menstrual cycle. Occasionally, the stress brought on by a yeast infection may affect your period, causing it to be late. Yeast infections are often brought on by sudden hormonal changes in the early
