What causes yeast infection after depo shot?
Patient: I have been taking the depo shot for about a year now.  About 4 days after getting the shot I will get symptoms that mimic a yeast infection: white clumpy discharge, itching and burning.  However, this isn't a yeast infection.  About 1-5% of women suffer these side effects from the depo.  My question is is there something I can do or a medication that I can take that will alleviate these symptoms?  They will last a very long, excruciating few weeks. Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicSome women are more prone to have yeast infections.The following may help: (1)determine if there is underlying immune deficiency such as diabetes, steroids, other immune suppressing medications, HIV(2) probiotics-these may help to reduce the frequency of acute infection(3)using cotton underwear, cool clothes(4)you may need a prolonged course of antifungalsI hope this helps