“Can antibiotics cause dryness of the vagina?”

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OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions Vaginal Diseases

“Can antibiotics cause dryness of the vagina?”

I am currently on antibiotics for an ear infection. I am also experiencing vaginal dryness. Are the two related?

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**Dr. Navita Modi** OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Lanham, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Navita Modi OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Lanham, MD

I do not think so. Vaginal dryness is not related to antibiotics for ear infection.

**Dr. Noor M. Shah** OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Buffalo, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Noor M. Shah OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Buffalo, New York

You may have yeast infection that can cause vaginitis and dryness