Avoid acquaintance with genital candidiasis, or the so-called thrush, it is possible, perhaps, to be really lucky.
Manifestation of genital candidiasis in women - an inflammatory process in the vagina, signals the active reproduction of the fungus of the genus Candida. Such a situation can be provoked by the following factors:
- decreased immunity;
- taking antibiotics;
- long-term use of oral contraceptives;
- wearing synthetic underwear;
- allergic reactions to intimate hygiene products;
- pregnancy;
- oral sex;
- diabetes.
An important point, which should not be overlooked, is that various latent sexual infections can provoke candidiasis of the genitals. Often, women themselves make a diagnosis of genital candidiasis relying on the characteristic signs. Namely to the symptoms of genital candidiasis are:
- nonspecific discharge , they can be white curdled, can acquire a greenish tinge;
- not do without itching and burning in intimate places;
- swelling and redness of the mucosa.
As can be seen from the clinical picture, all the symptoms are generally applicable to any genital tract infection. Therefore, an urgent recommendation of doctors is not to treat genital candidiasis with friends' methods, since microorganisms can be more dangerous in the guise of a common yeast infection.
Genital Candidiasis - Treatment
If a woman still after the specialist's appointed tests confirmed the diagnosis of genital candidiasis, then an individual course of treatment is prescribed. Which is selected by a gynecologist, taking into account the characteristics of the patient. In general, treatment should consist of:
- antifungal preparations;
- ointments and suppositories of local action;
- and also, which is very important, restoring the normal microflora of therapy, which, as a rule, is forgotten.
The modern pharmaceutical market offers many medicines intended for the treatment of candidiasis. Each of them has its own peculiarities and contraindications, therefore it is necessary to approach the choice responsibly, on the recommendation of the doctor.
In men, this disease, most often occurs in a latent form, without painful manifestations. However, it should not be left without attention. The course of treatment must be completed by both partners.
A separate topic is genital candidiasis during pregnancy: here you need a special approach and precautions in the treatment.