How do I know if I have thrush?
Some people won’t experience any symptoms of thrush at all, however, when thrush symptoms do occur they can often differ in women and men.
Thrush symptoms in women
Symptoms of thrush in women include:
- white vaginal discharge
- itching and irritation around the vagina
- soreness and stinging during sex
- soreness and stinging when urinating
- a red itchy or painful rash in other areas of skin
Thrush symptoms in men
Symptoms of thrush in men include:
- white discharge irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin
an unpleasant smell
- difficulty pulling back the foreskin
- irritation, burning, and redness around the head of the penis
- irritation, burning, and redness under the foreskin
- a red itchy or painful rash in other areas of the skin
How is thrust treated?
There are various types of treatment available to help relieve thrush. Choose the best treatment for you depending on your symptoms. Treatment varies from topical thrush creams and gels, to oral thrush treatments like thrush tablets and vaginal thrush treatments like pessaries.
Topical thrush creams are used to treat infections associated with thrush, such as irritation of the vagina (candidal vaginitis) or the end of the penis (candidal balanitis). They are easy to use, generally needing to be applied on the affected area of skin.
A popular option is Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream. The Canesten Oral capsule is a single dose treatment effective for vaginal thrush. It contains the active substance fluconazole which is an antifungal agent that fights the cause of infections, such as thrush. It can also be used to treat men suffering from thrush on the penis. The external cream helps to relieve itching and irritation.
Are there thrush creams for men?
Men can also suffer from thrush and experience uncomfortable symptoms such as burning, itching or other irritation. Thrush in men usually affects the foreskin, the tip of the penis, and the head of the penis. Discover a range of treatments including the popular Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream.
How is thrush treated?
There are various types of treatment available to help relieve thrush. Choose the best treatment for you depending on your symptoms. Treatment varies from topical thrush creams and gels to oral thrush treatments like thrush tablets.
Topical thrush creams are used to treat infections associated with thrush, such as irritation of the vagina (candidal vaginitis) or the end of the penis (candidal balanitis). They are easy to use, generally needing to be applied on the affected area of skin.
A popular option is Canesten Thrush Duo Oral Capsule & External Cream. The Canesten Oral capsule is a single-dose treatment effective for vaginal thrush. It contains the active substance fluconazole which is an antifungal agent that fights the cause of infections, such as thrush. It can also be used to treat men suffering from thrush on the penis. The external cream helps to relieve itching and irritation.
Will thrush go away by itself?
Yes, thrush can eventually go away on its own if left untreated, however, thrush treatment helps to make sure the infection clears completely and more quickly. It’s recommended that you take some form of thrush relief to reduce irritation.
How long does thrush last?
Thrush should clear up within 7 to 14 days of starting treatment. If you find you are getting thrush regularly (more than four times in 12 months) you may need to continue taking thrush treatment for up to 6 months. It is best to speak to your GP if thrush is continuing or you experience it frequently.
