I’m too shy to go to the doctors and now can’t because of COVID19.
I keep as clean as possible and never use soap down there but was wondering if there were any home remedies that you ladies have found help ?
It’s not really bad thrush, just slightly red.
Would just like to add I have an incredibly low immune system and was meant to be having tonsillectomy this month as well as a scan to see if I have endometriosis.
Wondering if they may be contributing
Would appreciate any tips
Written by
Remi5000
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I don`t have any tips as i have the same problem . I hope it gets sorted . I also feel like you about going to the doctors. I feel so embarrassed keep going for swabs etc .
Most gynaecologists will wince if they hear you use femfresh and wipes... The vagina is self cleaning and if you use washes, you upset the pH balance of the vagina, making you more likely to develop vaginal issues like thrush.
They say to just use water and emulsifying ointment, although you can use watered down emulsifying ointment, which is a waxy ointment you can buy from the pharmacy.
I'm not sure. You can disinfect cuts with saltwater (mixing a tablespoon of salt with a mug of boiling water, letting it cool, then dabbing on the cut), I can't imagine that would cause any harm so long as you use a small amount on the cut only. I think you'd just have to watch it to see if it gets worse or better.
Maybe avoid hair removal until it heals too. Hair removal could be how you tote the skin, but they say removing it increases risk of yeast/bacterial infections too, so giving it a break can't hurt.
Just be careful, anything applied externally can make its way internally too - I was told to stop using shampoo and conditioner in the shower, in case that was washing down my body & working it's way in.
If no discharge, could you be mistaking eczema for thrush? That would cause redness and itching too, but would be made worse by continued thrush treatments. It could be worth moisturising with coconut oil or emulsifying ointment (not vaginal moisturisers, they have fragrances that could make eczema worse).
Doctors are not always great when it comes to thrush. I've found that some of them see what they want to see when they examine you, and even if they don't see it, they'll prescribe a treatment on the basis it won't make the issue worse...
Buy Multi Gyn Floral plus on amazon. It’s like a neutralising gel that helps balance out the pH of your vagina. You can also add a little bit of the gel around the outside, your vulva and other areas that are sore and itchy.
Amazing stuff ! I use it just to keep my bacteria in good balance even though I don’t get thrush now. Do it at night when you’re about to lie down for eight hours and go to sleep. It does sting a little bit but nothing too bad.
In the pack you get 5single use tubes and it treats Thursh.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Vaginal irritation that isn't Thrush
Thrush
Thrush in pregnancy 
