Prevention of vaginal thrush To help prevent vaginal thrush: Wipe your bottom from front to back after going to the toilet. This will prevent the spread of Candida albicans from the anus to the vagina.
Avoid using soap to wash the genital area. Soap substitutes can be used. Avoid using antiseptics, douches or perfumed sprays in the genital area. Avoid using perfumed toilet papers and menstrual products. Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants and synthetic underwear. Vaginal thrush and sex You can still have sex when you have vaginal thrush. Thrush is not an STI, but male partners can sometimes get redness and irritation after sex.
Ruling out other vaginal conditions A few other vaginal conditions result in symptoms that are like those of thrush. Where to get help Your GP doctor Family Planning Victoria — comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services for people of all ages Tel.
Give feedback about this page. Was this page helpful? Yes No. View all reproductive system - female. Related information. Support groups Thrush. From other websites DermNet NZ. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy. Learn more about male thrush symptoms. Including how to reduce the risk of developing a yeast infection, prevention, and yeast infection treatments. Find out what the differences between thrush and BV are today.
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You can also find out about how to treat and prevent cystitis here. Learn how to identify the symptoms and causes of vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis BV.
Discover our tips on how to improve your vaginal health here. What is thrush? Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. Thrush symptoms. You should watch out for these common thrush symptoms: Feeling of itchiness, burning, soreness of your vagina and redness and swelling of vaginal lips.
Cottage cheese-like discharge — whitish and thick appearing and odorless discharge, Uncomfortable feeling when having sex. Thrush treatment In most cases, it is easy to treat and soothe vaginal thrush. Thrush prevention Some people suffer from recurring thrush which may be caused by their lifestyle choices.
Avoid using deodorants and douches in and around your vaginal area Avoid stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep your immune system strong Avoid high sugar foods. If the skin around the entrance to your vagina vulva is also sore or itchy, you may find it helpful to use an antifungal skin cream in addition to one of the treatments above. Alternatively, you could try using an ordinary emollient moisturiser near your vagina.
This can help relieve your symptoms and causes fewer side effects than antifungal cream. Emollients and antifungal skin cream can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, so you may want to avoid having sex, or use another form of contraception during treatment and for up to five days afterwards.
Vaginal thrush isn't classed as a sexually transmitted infection STI , so sexual partners don't need to be informed, tested or treated if they don't have any symptoms. However, there's a very small risk of passing the condition on during sex, so you may want to avoid having sex until it's cleared up. Some treatments can also weaken latex condoms and diaphragms see above , so you may want to avoid having sex or use another form of contraception during treatment and for a few days afterwards.
They might run some tests to confirm the diagnosis and check for any possible underlying cause, such as diabetes. They may also give you a prescription you can use whenever the symptoms return, or suggest trying a longer course of treatment lasting up to six months.
Your GP will probably suggest using pessaries or an intravaginal cream. Capsules aren't recommended because they could harm your baby. If you're pregnant, take care when using an applicator to insert a pessary or intravaginal cream, as there's a small risk of injuring your cervix neck of the womb. Antifungal skin cream or moisturisers can normally be used safely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding and the area around the entrance to your vagina is sore or itchy.
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About vaginal thrush 2. Treating vaginal thrush. About vaginal thrush Vaginal thrush is a common yeast infection that affects most women at some point. However, for some women, vaginal thrush can be difficult to treat and keeps coming back. Symptoms of vaginal thrush Typical symptoms of vaginal thrush include: itching and soreness around the entrance of the vagina itchy labia vaginal discharge — this is usually odourless and may be thick and white or thin and watery pain during sex, which may make you worry about having sex a stinging sensation when peeing Sometimes the skin around the vagina can be red, swollen or cracked.
What to do if you have vaginal thrush If you've had thrush before and think you have it again, you can normally treat it with medicines bought from a local pharmacy.
The topical or internal application of yogurt is an effective home treatment for yeast infections. Natural yogurt contains healthful bacteria called Lactobacillus. These bacteria produce hydrogen peroxide that kills the excess Candida. A study found that yogurt might be more effective than clotrimazole Canesten , an antifungal cream. Using a yogurt without any added sugar is essential. Sugar can cause Candida to multiply more, making the infection worse. Some women find inserting an unused tampon applicator filled with yogurt works well.
Freezing it first may bring additional cooling relief. Others simply use their fingers to apply the yogurt. A research review found boric acid to be a safe alternative remedy for yeast infections. Boric acid suppositories are available for purchase in pharmacies and online. People can also make their own by putting no more than milligrams of boric acid into a clean gel capsule.
Boric acid suppositories can sometimes cause side effects, including vaginal burning and discharge. This treatment can be repeated once a day until the infection clears. It is not suitable for women who are pregnant. Once the symptoms resolve, the yeast infection should be gone.
However, it is a good idea to complete the full course of any treatment, as recommended. Completing treatment ensures that the natural balance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina is restored.
If yeast infections are not treated fully, they are more likely to return. If a woman is experiencing symptoms of a yeast infection for the first time, it is best to speak to a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. The symptoms of a yeast infection will usually improve within a week with treatment. If they do not, a doctor can recommend further treatment.
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