Conditions
Thrush
There is definitely nothing to sing about with this condition, which affects 80% of women at least once in their lifetime. Not least because of its recurring tendency. However, men don’t get away lightly either, as they are also susceptible to the condition, but less commonly. This is because everyone has small amounts of Candida albicans, the yeast that causes thrush, present in their body. For women the symptoms may include irritation and, more noticeably, a cottage cheese discharge coming from their vagina. Likewise, men may experience inflammation and a similarly unpleasant discharge coming from their penis. Thrush can often go away without treatment, but there are many over-the-counter remedies on hand to help. However, in first time cases or if you’re suffering from a persistent yeast infection, it may be worth consulting your GP for advice.
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i suffer from thrush all the time and it go's sometimes and other times it just wont go! i cannot have sex because it is really sore and sometimes swells up! please could you help me get rid of this.
I am26 and have suffered from what I think is thrush for years, creams and tablets seem to help but it always comes back. I had a bad smear result a year or so ago but last to have been ok. I don't get discharge just very sore and seems to be worse after sex, I do always use the toilet and clean after. Does this seem like thrush or could it be something else? My husband also treatEd himself though he had no signs, but it's hasn't helped!
I am 5 months pregnant and have had constant thrush through out my pregnancy I have had the pessery and cream five times but it keeps coming back. What can I do to get rid of it ? Is my baby at risk ?
im currently 28 weeks pregnant and i am suffering with pain when i have sex. there is sometimes discharge but not regular and isnt like cottage cheese or smells, could this be thrush? slightly embarrassed to go doctors in case of an internal examination. what would be the best cure for this?
I don't think I've ever had thrush before or any other vaginal infections but for over a week now, I've felt really itchy, sore (even when I walk or am just sitting down) and have discharge (I wouldn't describe it as cottage cheese though. but I do suffer with discharge on a day to day basis but not major?). Please advise if this sounds like thrush? Thank you
hi i have been suffering with thrush for most of my teenage life. i took a pill and used the cream and it did work. but it came back and it is constantly there. i dont want to have to use cream and pills all the time. is there another solution?
I am 30th years of age and I have been experiencing an itchy rash and red puss filled pimples around my viginal opening for the past couple of months now it goes away whilst I have my periods and returns a couple of days after they have finished I have a small tear that keeps appearing at the top of my vagina near my clitiros, I also have scalp psoriasis with the last few years,which seems to have gotten worse, due to me experiencing the symtoms above with my vigina!I'm am also taking birth control & Eltroxin daily as I had my thyroid removed as It was over active!!I also get my thyroid checked regularly and there's no problems with it!! Please Help!!
I have had thrush before and been prescribed depositories and cream but this hasn't helped. me and my boyfriend have stopped having sex as regularly because it's internal thrush and so it hurts when we have sex! I have been to te doctors but they have just be sayif the same thing about getting cream and tablets, it is now starting to really hurt. I was wondering If you could help me on someway to get rid of this? thank you
I'm 13. My vaginas has a exema type rash on the outside and it's really itchy and sore. I think it might be thrush but I'm not sure. If so how can I tell my mum because me and my mum don't have a strong relationship. It's itchy and embarrassing. Any help? X
I have a thick white discharge that stays in the vagina most of the time. Down there is also itchy and red and sore from the wetness of the discharge. i have taken a canasten table 6 days ago and my symptom haven't gone away. should i try another tablet or 2? i suffer from panic attacks and dont really live the house so i dont go doctors unless really needed.
Hi I get thrush all the time and know that sometimes one tablet is not enough and you can take a second to get rid of an episode.You could have a phone consultation with ur gp if your not sure and they can send prescriptions straight to the chemist for you or if you explain your situation Im sure I've seen cars that deliver meds to your door maybe they could do that? If it is thrush at night a cold wet flannel between your legs can helps calm the symtoms as thrush hates the cold as it thrives on warmth. Hope this helps.
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