Thrush

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by the following types of fungus:

Source: Health And Medical Information

Source: GPonline

Source: Heal Cure

This fungus grows when there are changes in the vagina environment and/or microflora and hence causing symptoms.
Changes in vaginal pH.
Inflammation (hot red and swelling) of the vagina.
Inflammation (hot red and swelling) of the penis (infected partner).
Genetics (Black British, Family history)
Sexually activity
Men normally get genital thrush from infected women partners or if have a serious weak immune system.
Weak immune conditions
Hormonal changes (pregnancy,menstruation, menopause , taking hormonal medication: Combined oral contraceptive pill, HRT , Oestrogen supplements)
Weak immune medication

This condition can be mistaken for Bacterial Vaginosis (where bacteria changes the vaginal pH environment)

Test and treatments are available from pharmacies to check which is which as treatments can be different, please see the infection service to check symptoms for this condition.

Symptoms

Does one have:

Experience pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse (because vagina is sore)?

Sexual partner experiencing ‘thrush like symptoms’

If one’s sexual partner is experiencing ‘thrush-like symptom’ , please ask he/she to use the Medtick website.

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