How To Treat Thrush | Thrush Symptoms And Treatments

Symptoms of Thrush
Thrush or vaginal candidiasis are the general and medical terms used to describe a common vaginal yeast infection. Thrush occurs when there is an overgrowth of Candida albicans (yeast-like fungus) in your vagina. This occurs when the good bacteria in your vagina can’t keep the fungus (Candida albicans) under control, creating a suitable environment for Candida albicans to increase.

Just so you know, thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. It can be really uncomfortable, but in the majority of cases it’s simple to treat.

Everyone is different, so your symptoms may differ from a friend’s. They may also change each time you get thrush, so watch out for these common symptoms and whether your symptoms are mild, moderate or more complicated.

Most people experience symptoms such as:
An itchy vagina / vulva
Soreness around the entrance to your vagina (vulva)
Slight swelling of your vaginal lips (labia)
Cottage cheese-like white discharge
These symptoms aren’t uncommon:
Pain during sex
Thick discharge
Red and swollen labia
Burning around your vulva
Pain when you urinate
Sores in your vaginal area
Cracked skin around your vulva
You should see your doctor if:
You are experiencing thrush for the first time
You get thrush frequently, or if it returns in less than 2 months

There is no improvement in your symptoms within three days, or if they’ve not disappeared within seven days
You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have multiple sexual partners
You are under 12 years old
You have fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting
You have a smelly or unusual discharge
You feel abdominal pain
You have previously had an allergic reaction to other thrush medications

Thrush or Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is another type of vaginal infection that is often mistaken for thrush. The two are different kinds of infections with different symptoms. Because thrush treatment is different to BV treatment, it’s important to know which infection you have.

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