Some other points about thrush
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- 'Natural' remedies for thrush include: live yoghurt inserted into the vagina; adding vinegar or bicarbonate of soda to a bath to alter the acidity of the vagina; tampons impregnated with tea tree oil. However, there is little scientific evidence that these remedies are effective.
- Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. Candida is a germ which commonly occurs on the skin and vagina. For reasons not quite clear, it sometimes multiplies to cause symptoms.
- Male sexual partners do not need treatment unless they have symptoms of thrush on their penis. Symptoms in men include redness, itch, and soreness of the foreskin and the head (glans) of the penis. Women do not 'catch' thrush from men who have no symptoms.
- Thrush occurs more commonly in pregnant women, and can be more difficult to clear. It can take several days of topical treatment to clear thrush if you are pregnant.
- Some women develop recurring thrush. This is defined as four or more times a year. If this occurs, see your doctor for advice on preventative treatment.
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lisa, about 1 year
very informational with out scary coments. i felt normal and less worried after reading this.
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