Thrush Common Questions

I get thrush regularly, is there anything that can help?

Some people may only get one episode of thrush – others may get repeated episodes. If you have four or more episodes of thrush in one year it is known as recurrent thrush. If this happen it is important to get medical advice and not treat yourself. If you get recurrent thrush your doctore or nurse:

Will want to check that other conditions such as diabetes, are not the cause of the thrush.
May suggest that you take antifungal medication on a regular basis
May check that the thrush is not being caused by another form of yeast.
Will help you try to identify your thrush triggers.

What happen if thrush isn’t treated?

For may woman and men thrush goes away by itself, as the body can often fight off some infections without treatment. However if you don’t get treatment thrush may trigger inflammation of the urethra in a male partner.

Will my partner need thrush treatment?

There is no need for your partner to have any treatment unless they show signs or symptoms

If I have thrush will it affect my chances of getting pregnant?

There is no evidence that thrush will affect your chance of getting pregnant

What happens if I get thrush while I am pregnant?

Thrush can occur as a result of pregnancy. It is not harmful for your baby. It can be safely treated using pessaries and cream but you should not take antifungal oral tablets if you are pregnant. Always get advice before taking any treatment if you are pregnant.

Does thrush cause cervical cancer?

There is no evidence that thrush causes cervical cancer.

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