{"id":2319,"date":"2022-06-30T09:04:28","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5c94728ac9.nxcli.io\/en\/?p=2319"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:20:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T14:20:42","slug":"dr-frankie-on-thrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.femfresh.eu\/en\/expert-advice\/dr-frankie-on-thrush\/","title":{"rendered":"dr frankie on thrush"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are familiar with that uncomfortable sensation when you just know<\/em> you\u2019ve got a bout of thrush coming on, then don\u2019t feel embarrassed, thrush is something that affects most women. Stats show as many as 3 in 4 women will experience a bout of thrush at some point, and for many women it\u2019s something that can re-occur time after time, so you are not alone!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

So, what causes thrush? Our skin is covered in lots of friendly bacteria, yeasts and other organisms which usually live in harmony as part of our skin microbiome to keep our skin barrier healthy. Thrush is a yeast infection, caused by a fungus species called Candida<\/em> Albicans<\/em> which usually lives harmlessly\u00a0in the vagina as part of our normal flora, and does not\u00a0cause any symptoms, because its growth is kept under control by other commensal microorganisms. If you are not familiar with the amazing vaginal microbiome, read more about it here<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

There are many reasons the balance of bacteria can be knocked off and allow this species of yeast to grow, causing thrush. Sex, pregnancy, taking antibiotics, being run down or stressed, a change in diet, having a weakened immune system or diabetes are all common causes of thrush. It can also be caused by wearing tight fitting underwear or using perfumed body washes on the intimate area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

If you have developed thrush, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll know about it. Thrush comes with some symptoms which can be experienced by both men and women, such as a white, cottage cheese like discharge, redness, itching and irritation around the vagina, vulva or on the penis in males, dryness of the vagina and also pain on urination or sex.<\/p>\n

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Thankfully, thrush is quite straightforward to treat with antifungals which come in both an oral and topical pessary form and it should clear up within 1-2 weeks. If you develop thrush, it\u2019s important to speak to your doctor and make sure you don\u2019t have an STI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

There are also a few things you can do to relieve symptoms and prevent thrush recurring:<\/p>\n