Recurrent thrush

[maddie818]

Hello all, last year (Feb 2018) after losing my virginity I had gotten thrush and a UTI, the months following Feb - June (2018) I got thrush every month. In July I got put on a 6month course of fluconazole, this kept the problem away till June 2019. However, the thrush has now returned. What can I do, I am desperate!

[CLou21]

-Dont overwash

-Looser trousers & avoid leggings

-Cotton pants (not cheapos)

Unfortunately some women are just prone. Try Balance active used for bacterial vaginosis- its little tubes of gel that you can use once a week to help keep on top of it. Hope that helps!

[maddie818 in reply to CLou21]

Hey, yeah I seem to have done all those things for the last year minus the balance activ, could give that a go. Just scared this is alll systematic of a bigger health problem and that would just be covering it up rather than tackling the route cause.

[CLou21 in reply to maddie818]

Have you ever been swapped for bacterial vaginosis? Its very much like thrush, and even goes away after thrush treatment. It may be a reason it keeps returning.

If you are worried go to the GP and speak to the nurse. If you havent already, have a full sexual health check up too

[maddie818 in reply to CLou21]

Hey, yeah I have been checked but comes back as thrush every time - minus 1! Only been with my current partner and both been tested for everything and don't worry I'm in and out of the doctors all the time these days Thanks for the advice though!

[CLou21 in reply to maddie818]

Ive been where you are its awful. Try the Balance Activ, you can get it at the pharmacy. Good luck! X

[maddie818 in reply to CLou21]

Is this what helped you? May I ask how long you suffered and how often you use it? Thanks

[CLou21 in reply to maddie818]

Since I was 16 really, I get it often but the balanc activ helps to keep it at bay. Just once a week and then I use 5 in a row if its flared xx

[maddie818 in reply to CLou21]

Thanks !