Thrush Symptoms

Symptoms of thrush include itching, burning, soreness, swelling of the vagina and vulva (outer area of the vagina), and a yeasty-smelling discharge. Some people may not have any signs or symptoms at all, and may not be aware that they have thrush. If you do get symptoms you may notice:

Women thrush symptoms 

• Itching, soreness and redness around the vagina, vulva (the lips around the opening to the vagina) or anus (the opening to the rectum).
• Unusual, white discharge form the vagina that may be thick and look like cottage cheese, or may be thin. This can sometimes be smelly.
• Pain when passing urine
• Pain when having sex

Men thrush symptoms

• Irritation, burning or itching, under the foreskin or tip of the penis.
• Redness or red or patches, under the foreskin or tip of the penis.
• A thin or thicker discharge, like cottage cheese under the foreskin
• Difficulty is pulling back the foreskin
• Pain or discomfort while passing urine

Although it can often be difficult to restrain from scratching, remember scratching is only likely to make the problem worse.

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