Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush is caused by an infection and is a condition many women struggle with from time to time. It is not, however, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

In this article:

What is vaginal thrush?

Causes

Treatment

Symptoms

Diagnosis

How Chemist Online can help

What is vaginal thrush?
A yeast called Candida causes vaginal thrush. Women with the condition have a creamy white, watery discharge from the vagina which can be uncomfortable as well as inconvenient.

The good news is that vaginal thrush can be easily treated with over-the-counter remedies from your pharmacy. These treatments are generally very effective and can help clear symptoms quickly.

Symptoms
Symptoms of vaginal thrush can include:

an odourless creamy white discharge (a bit like cottage cheese) that can also be watery

itchiness

redness

abdominal pain

pain, redness, swelling and cracked skin around the vulva (the area outside of the vagina)

pain when passing urine

discomfort during sex

infection around the anus, where sweat collects in the folds of the skin

Note: In rare cases, some people also develop sores around the area where the vulva is swollen.

Causes
Vaginal thrush is caused by:

being pregnant

certain antibiotics

tight clothing which prevent natural ventilation

vaginal cosmetics such as deodorants or bath products

being diabetic

having chemotherapy treatment

the contraceptive pill, and

allergic reactions to condoms

Vaginal thrush can also be caused by dietary factors, such as: an excessive caffeine intake, wheat (yeast in bread), alcohol and dairy.

Diagnosis
Most cases of vaginal thrush are self-diagnosed. However, if you are suffering from the aforementioned symptoms and want a confirmed diagnosis, arrange to see your GP. After taking your medical history, he or she will assess your condition by asking you some questions about your symptoms. If you have been treating vaginal thrush yourself but find it keeps coming back, your GP may take a sample of your vaginal secretion for tests (by using a swab). Your sample will be examined in a laboratory to see if your secretion contains yeast.

Treatment
Most women treat vaginal thrush with an over-the-counter remedy. However, prescribed treatments from your GP can include:

a short course of antifungal tablets

intravaginal creams

intravaginal pessaries (small tablets that are inserted into the vagina)

How Chemist Online can help
Through this website we have a range of treatments available to buy which can help relieve the symptoms of vaginal thrush, such as Thrush Oral Capsule containing Fluconaozole which is an effective single dose treatment. It can also be used to treat your partner if he is suffering from thrush on the penis. (Note: This product is not suitable for oral thrush.)



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