Vaginal yeast infection, also known as thrush, is a common problem in women. It is caused by an overgrowth of candida albicans which is a fungus which ordinarily lives in the vagina in a balanced number along with other healthy bacteria such as lactobacilli. When an overgrowth of candida occurs women experience symptoms such as itching,pain,swelling and a curdlike white discharge. Common causes for an overgrowth include taking antibiotics which kill the healthy bacteria and allow the fungus to grow unchecked,pregnancy,oral contraceptives,wearing tight fitting nylon clothing which cause a warm, humid environment which favours thrush and diabetes. Thrush is usually treated with intravaginal cream or pessaries/tablets, or it may be treated with antifungals by mouth, such as Diflucan, fluonazole, ketaconazole and similar agents. A minority of women have a problem with ongoing yeast infections in spite of treatment. These are best treated by aggressive and ongoing antifungals vaginally. Some women experience a flareup of thrush after intercourse. One way of treating this is to use an antifungal cream as a lubricant for sex, or instilling vaginal antifungals after sex.
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