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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!

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-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!

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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.

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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 :)

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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!

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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

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maddie818 in reply to CLou21

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

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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

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maddie818 in reply to CLou21

Thanks ! :)

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