Can staphlococcus infection delay period?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with a candida albicans. I used emergency contraceptives as and then but I treated it with Ciprofloxacin antibiotic. I also started using cotton pants, took care of my vagina too. Then last month, I went to the clinic and retook the test hoping it would come out clean. Then they said I have a staphylococcus infection. It was moderate and I took the same antibiotics they prescribed. I did not have any symptoms but I treated it anyway. Then, earlier this month, I had catarrh which I also treated with an antibiotic. Now, I am four days late from seeing my period. I am very scared, I do not think I am pregnant because I check with a strip two days ago and it tested negative. I am just very scared because I feel it was the infection that is delaying my period and it is messing with my system inside. How dangerous are staphylococcus infections, and why have I not seen my period?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to iCliniq.com.

You do not need to be scared. Vaginal infection should be taken care of, but these infections are not uncommon in sexually active females. So do not worry. If there are no symptoms, taking antibiotics every time may not be the right thing to do. Just maintain hygiene. Staphylococcus infection is also not an uncommon vaginal infection, sometimes even contamination from the surrounding areas while taking swab may show such a picture. Period delay due to this seems unlikely. Wait another week and recheck in the urine. If still negative, see a gynecologist who can examine you and find out the reason for it. It could be hormonal imbalance or a uterine or ovarian pathology.

I hope this helps.

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