FabSwingers.com forum: Bloody thrush :(

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Not literally bloody, but...

Does anyone have any tips to help it? I've used the kit where you put the tablet inside yourself and the cream. Did the tablet yesterday and it seems to have dissolved as it should, cream's helped with some of the swelling and the redness but it's driving me bonkers! Does anyone have any tested tips to get it to go faster or do I have to be patient?

I did sit in a lukewarm bath earlier and that worked wonders to soothe it but I can't sit in the bath all day

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out."

Tip. Don't use that Muller stuff with crunchy bits in the corner.

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Not a subject I would be mentioning in here luv but not a nice thing to suffer with

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out."

I think I'll try that, thanks

It's mainly bad round my clit and someone's being a tease deliberately... Not helping

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out."

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not a subject I would be mentioning in here luv but not a nice thing to suffer with"

Why wouldn't you mention it in here?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count). "

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

I think I'll try that, thanks

It's mainly bad round my clit and someone's being a tease deliberately... Not helping

Is he being an irritating cunt

Sorryyyyy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

I think I'll try that, thanks

It's mainly bad round my clit and someone's being a tease deliberately... Not helping

Is he being an irritating cunt

Sorryyyyy

yes he is!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely yoghurt!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not a subject I would be mentioning in here luv but not a nice thing to suffer with

Why wouldn't you mention it in here?"

The op is asking for advice.

Thankfully I've never suffered

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

yes natural yoghurt works wonders better than any treatment you can buy at the pharmacy or on prescription.

Has for the somewhat naive 'I wouldn't mention it on here comment', don't worry about that, yes thrush can be contracted sexually but it flares up naturally in women for a multiple of reasons, usually by hormonal changes. Ive never had it other than during my first pregnancy with my twins, when my hormones were sky high, id get rid for a few weeks then it would be back it was a nightmare

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"yes natural yoghurt works wonders better than any treatment you can buy at the pharmacy or on prescription.

Thank you

I've had it before but this is a lot worse. I think it's because of a bubble bath that I've been using.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like it on my fish and chips with vinegar and ketchup .

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

A handful of salt in the bath or some bicarb in a warm (not hot) shallow bath will help with the itch.

Get a bottle of tea tree oil and add between five and ten drops to your bath to help keep it at bay in future. Don't use any of the female freshness products as they can trigger it, as can highly scented bubble bath and gels and soaps.

Keep some balance activ or rephresh (both available at boots) in the house and use of you think you're getting out of balance - when you can tell somethings not right but before you get a full blown case, it can sometimes ward off a case.

And the yoghurt tip is a good one, just make sure it's sugar free. Keep it in the fridge and the cold is soothing too.

Oh and avoid biological washing powder and fabric conditioner. If you get lots of recurring cases iron your gussets with a hot iron and wear cotton and loose clothing.

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Yes no bubble bath or hot baths no moisturisers deodorants or soap all affect the soft skin in that area. Aqueous cream is good and mild.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!"

In the bath

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"yes natural yoghurt works wonders better than any treatment you can buy at the pharmacy or on prescription.

Thank you

I've had it before but this is a lot worse. I think it's because of a bubble bath that I've been using."

Could possibly be as it can flare up as a form of allergic raction to new hygiene products so if you suspect its that Id advise to stop using it

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Another thing that can cause problems are particular products Always is known to be a detrimental product.. and certain tampons which are treated or bleached cotton.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I genuinely thought that someone meant to stick salt in my *ahem*

It hurts to laugh!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you tried the oral tablet? I find that works well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

Ha ha noooooo

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By *orkieLassCouple
over a year ago

York

Sand paper?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

If you have had recent sexual contact would be worth your partner getting treated. I picked it up from an ex years ago but never really showed any symptoms so we kept passing it back and forth Until we both got treated

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

At least this thread's cheered me up

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Tip. Don't use that Muller stuff with crunchy bits in the corner."

And don't get Greek.

(Unless it's anal thrush!)

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Have you tried the oral tablet? I find that works well. "

It's smaller and easier to get up your clunge I suppose!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

No, no I've definitely NOT had any recent sexual contact.

And before anyone asks, yes I'm definitely abstaining until it's done and dusted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Google the man from uncle theg had trouble with thrush weekly but always won

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Tip. Don't use that Muller stuff with crunchy bits in the corner."

Hahaha

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Cos I reckon a lot will take the piss as always

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cos I reckon a lot will take the piss as always"

Not really... Looking at the thread so far people have had a sense of humour about it - and I've needed to giggle about - but I've also gained a lot of helpful information too.

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"Have you tried the oral tablet? I find that works well. "

My doctor advised me against as he and the pharmacist said it is a very strong dose and not great for the liver - I had always thought that was best, and did not know how potent/damaging given you can get it over the counter

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have you tried the oral tablet? I find that works well.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Update... Popping down to Tesco for salt, yogurt and tampons must have looked a bit strange.

I feel like I'm bathing in the North Sea.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Have you tried the oral tablet? I find that works well.

Yeah, I've tried the oral one when I had the infection before but the internal one's seeming to work a lot better for me. I would've thought it'd be more logical to put the treatment where the problem is."
. I think the medical research shows its effectiveness though. The spores will be around most of us but an orally taken fungicide will be ready to fight infections wherever they may start to occur. It will probably knock out the populations of them on your skin.

Clean towels and clothing with non irritant products, same for your body.

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By *ricerMan
over a year ago

Stockton-on-Tees

Thrush occurs naturally in some people, in others it doesn't - it's just one of those things if you are affected by it (iirc 25% of the population suffer thrush, with some showing symptoms and others not).

Some meds can cause thrush - antidepressants and asthma meds are those I know of - have you started any new meds recently - it could be the cause - worth a trip to the docs if you have, to get your meds changed!!

Good luck, hope the suggestions will sort it out for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Update... Popping down to Tesco for salt, yogurt and tampons must have looked a bit strange.

I feel like I'm bathing in the North Sea.

Did you not buy some decoy stuff to go with it...I always do that if I'm just going in for bog roll

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By *edheadsruleCouple
over a year ago

lancashire

Too much sugar in your diet doesnt help, I tend to eat loads of live yogurt aswell as apply it if i so much as feel an itch down there lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

FYI - Two other factors could compound the severity of the irritation:

1) whether your washing powder is bio or non bio...

2) the combination of the warmer weather and the fabric type of your underwear. Stick to cotton for a while.

Also - worth Keeping yourself well hydrated to reduce the acidity of your pee. (Preferably Not with wine!)

Dr C signing off.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Has anyone offered to take you to the local petrol station and get the jet wash on your lady garden? It used to make a cracking job of cleaning up my old gearboxes

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

My ex used to suffer with it - canesten cream used to sort it, the lactobacilus in natural yoghurt has anti fungal properties too, as already suggested. Ringworm (tinea cruris) has similar symptoms (not a worm at all, it's another fungus) - Daktarin works for that, but in women it's usually the candida fungus, so I'd try the canestan first.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Has anyone offered to take you to the local petrol station and get the jet wash on your lady garden? It used to make a cracking job of cleaning up my old gearboxes

I am going to find you, tie you up and batter you.

Then I'm going to stick something very large up your arse then I'm going to kick on the balls.

Kick you in the balls, even.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

if it doesn't go in 7 days get thee to the doctors. They have some super mega-chem pessaries that work a treat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like it on my fish and chips with vinegar and ketchup .

Thrush?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like it on my fish and chips with vinegar and ketchup .

Thrush?

I don't know, thrushy discharge could make a refreshing alternative to regular batter.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I like it on my fish and chips with vinegar and ketchup .

Thrush?

I don't know, thrushy discharge could make a refreshing alternative to regular batter."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

No, no I've definitely NOT had any recent sexual contact.

And before anyone asks, yes I'm definitely abstaining until it's done and dusted."

You're dusting your foof with salt?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like it on my fish and chips with vinegar and ketchup .

Thrush?

I don't know, thrushy discharge could make a refreshing alternative to regular batter.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

No, no I've definitely NOT had any recent sexual contact.

And before anyone asks, yes I'm definitely abstaining until it's done and dusted.

You're dusting your foof with salt?

Powdered salt. The larger grains tend to scratch.

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

"Has anyone offered to take you to the local petrol station and get the jet wash on your lady garden? It used to make a cracking job of cleaning up my old gearboxes

I am going to find you, tie you up and batter you.

Then I'm going to stick something very large up your arse then I'm going to kick on the balls.

Kick you in the balls, even."

Kinky and feisty......my kind of girl!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Has anyone offered to take you to the local petrol station and get the jet wash on your lady garden? It used to make a cracking job of cleaning up my old gearboxes

I am going to find you, tie you up and batter you.

Then I'm going to stick something very large up your arse then I'm going to kick on the balls.

Kick you in the balls, even.

Kinky and feisty......my kind of girl!

I do try

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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago

Northampton

Buying Aqueous cream from the chemist to wash your bits with helps too, if soaps set you off - it can be used as both a wash and an emollient

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tampon soaked in natural yoghurt. I haven't had thrush in years luckily but I feel your pain. Yoghurt used to sort me right out.

Or salt, not too much, obviously - but those pessaries should work. Only get it these days if on antibiotics, but had it bad back in the uni days (too many years ago to count).

Where on earth do you apply the salt...?!

In the bath

Do you have to do the splits to get the salt on your foofy?

No, no I've definitely NOT had any recent sexual contact.

And before anyone asks, yes I'm definitely abstaining until it's done and dusted.

You're dusting your foof with salt?

Powdered salt. The larger grains tend to scratch."

Dusted like an iced bun......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Update... Popping down to Tesco for salt, yogurt and tampons must have looked a bit strange.

I feel like I'm bathing in the North Sea.

Did you not buy some decoy stuff to go with it...I always do that if I'm just going in for bog roll

A man's magazine would work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I feel your pain as i have had thrush countless amount of times. Perfumed products will irritate your natural balance so always stick with plain no scented soaps and bath products, just plain old fragrance free. Tea tree oil is good at soothing the itch at the time and also regularly after the thrush has gone, just a few drops in the bath at a time. basically keep with the cream 2 to 3 times daily and if you need another pessary use one of them as i found in the past that one isnt always enough, you can get a tablet form too if the pessary really doesnt work. And im sure you know this already but dont scratch it as it makes it worse, i really hope you get rid of it soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I feel your pain as i have had thrush countless amount of times. Perfumed products will irritate your natural balance so always stick with plain no scented soaps and bath products, just plain old fragrance free. Tea tree oil is good at soothing the itch at the time and also regularly after the thrush has gone, just a few drops in the bath at a time. basically keep with the cream 2 to 3 times daily and if you need another pessary use one of them as i found in the past that one isnt always enough, you can get a tablet form too if the pessary really doesnt work. And im sure you know this already but dont scratch it as it makes it worse, i really hope you get rid of it soon

I woke up this morning scratching and in absolute agony with it, not fun! Though the cream & salt bath method is working well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just going to add something , it's just what happened to me.

I suffered really badly with thrush at one point when I was married , it seem to go on for ages and I would just get clear and would end up back at drs again. In the end my doctor actually gave me cream to treat my husband. Turns out I had passed it on to him and as he showed no symptoms he kept passing it back to me.

Oh and before anyone says anything I didn't have sex with him knowing I had thrush but I had had sex with him before the symptoms were apparent.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm just going to add something , it's just what happened to me.

Oh and before anyone says anything I didn't have sex with him knowing I had thrush but I had had sex with him before the symptoms were apparent. "

Yeah, I've heard of that happening

Thankfully celibacy's working quite well for me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hydrocortisone cream pref with steriod. . Cheaper than canisten. Thrush is bacterial so yoghurt being a bacteria will just feed it and calm the itch. I got it terrible when i was pregnant.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Hydrocortisone cream pref with steriod. . Cheaper than canisten. Thrush is bacterial so yoghurt being a bacteria will just feed it and calm the itch. I got it terrible when i was pregnant.

Candida albicans is fungal not bacterial.

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By *yrone-fem43Woman
over a year ago

tyrone

The pill can be a cause of it too I feel for u and I suffered it for years got the coil in and hey presto never had any problems since

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Warm salt water baths work for me... and have started using BV active too. Works a treat. Never had it as bad as you seem to tho. I use sanex in the shower, but be careful of your shampoo/conditioner too as that runs down your body and can also aggrevate your lady parts.

I have a very sensitive twinkle and look after it all the time.

Ps... too much sex can also give you thrush!

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