Last Updated on Friday, 13 November 2009 11:25

Thrush Self Help

Some women find different triggers cause vaginal thrush. If you notice a pattern you may be able to help control it. For example:

• Avoid wearing tight, restrictive or synthetic clothing, such as tights, nylon underwear, leggings, lycra shorts and tights jeans or trousers.

• Avoid perfumed soap, bubble baths, genital sprays and deodorants, and any other irritants such as disinfectants or antiseptics.

• Make sure the vagina is well lubricated before intercourse.

• Woman should wash and wipe the genital area from front to back.

• If you are prescribed and antibiotic for another condition, remind your doctor that you tend to get thrush and ask for some treatment for thrush at the same time.

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