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Vaginal thrush is a vaginal infection caused by a fungus or yeast.
Vaginal thrush can also come from a germ, or a friends disease, if you make contact with the germ some kind of way.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoVaginal thrush is a common yeast infection. It is also known as candidiasis. It is easily treated with over the counter medication.
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∙ 14y agoVaginal thrush is an infection caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Candida albicans, which lives in the vagina.
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Do you get periods if you have thrush?
Yes you will get periods still. Thrush is a vaginal infection that can be sorted with a capsule and cream.
Can oral thrush spread to a vaginal yeast infection?
Yes. Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth and can be spread to other warm moist areas of the body.
Can vaginal thrush cause infertility in prolonged cases?
As it is an infection, I suppose it could.
Can unusual vaginal tenderness after intercourse be a sign of pregnancy?
Not usually. Its usually a sign of vaginal dryness, irriatation or a thrush infection.
Why do you need pessary tablets?
They're to help clear up Vaginal Thrush - aka: Yeast Infection
What is a yeast infection in a woman?
it's called thrush ( candida aibicans) most women experience vaginal thrush young babies can get it boys can get it to. It is STD you can get in the mouth,vaginal and oral it's nothing to worry about just go to the doctor.
The medical term for the condition also know as a yeast infection is?
Vaginal yeast infection is also called vaginal candidiasis.A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis (or inflammation of the vagina)characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. It is caused by a fungal infection Candidiasis (also known as thrush). It may also be reffered to by other clinical terms such as: candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis.
Does vaginal thrush give you lumps on your vulva?
Typically vaginal thrush doesn't give you lumps on your vulva, although it is possible if the tissues are irritated as a result of irritation or scratching the itch from the yeast infection. If concerned it's a good idea to see your doctor, especially if sexually active.
Can nitrofurantoin-macro cure a yeast infection?
Use of nitrofurantoin for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a vaginal yeast infection. So it can actually cause one.
Can tampons be used when you have thrush?
Tampons shouldn't be used with a vaginal infection. Tampons are a major contributing cause of vaginal infections as they prevent vaginal cleaning and encouarge harmful bacterial growth - if you already have a vaginal infection tampon use could make this worse or put you at higher risk of other infections. Thrush can also damage or irritate vaginal tissues, damaged vaginal tissues give TSST-1 toxins a more direct route into your body so putting you at higher risk of TSS. Many women also mistake abnormal vaginal discharge with vaginal infections such as thrush, however unusual discharge may be a sign of having bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes present, which poses risk of TSS.
Why do you smell in the vaginal area?
You Could Have an infection called Thrush witch is very Normal n is not a sexual desease yu dnt have to have all the symtons to have it.
Is thrush viral or bacterial?
No, thrush is not a bacteria. Thrush is the name of a yeast infection.
