The causes of thrush
Weakened immunity at the moment.Immunity can be weakened as a result of serious illnesses or the use of drugs that suppress the immune system. Use of antibiotics. Powerful broad-spectrum antibiotics kill beneficial bacteria along with harmful ones. Use of birth control pills. Hormones in the human body control the number of bacteria. But birth control drugs, which contain hormones, affect the level of hormones in the body. Tight clothing. Constantly wearing tight clothing increases the risk of increased temperature and humidity in the folds of the skin, which helps the fungus to develop. Intestinal infections. The fungus that causes thrush is most often found in the intestines. And if you do not observe hygiene standards after defecation, the thrush fungus can get into the vagina. Diabetes. Diabetes causes increased sugar levels in the blood and urine. Because of this, sugar in the vaginal fluid increases, the acidic environment decreases, and this leads to the development of the thrush fungus. Sexually transmitted infections. It should be noted that thrush is not a venereal disease. During sexual intercourse, the vaginal mucosa may be damaged, and this increases the risk of developing thrush. Men also have thrush, but they do not show any symptoms. And if a woman has recovered from the disease, and after some time the disease reappears, the male partner should also be checked.
Symptoms of thrush in women
Thrush has the following main symptoms:
- Painful sensations. The mucous membrane of the vagina is very tender, and if it is inflamed, it leads to a feeling of pain.
- There is burning sensation when urinating. This occurs when urine enters the inflamed parts of the vagina
- There is an unpleasant itch around and inside the vagina, which is a common indicator of thrush, it can be very strong.
- Discharge from the vagina. With diseases of thrush, the discharge becomes abundant, most often white, resembling cottage cheese, but there is no smell.
- There are pains during sexual contact.
But not always with thrush there are white spotscheesy discharge. It is important to note that for diagnosis it is important to determine the type of pathogen. Usually, with thrush, the discharge is white. In this case, the smell of the discharge is sour milk. If candidiasis is vaginal, then it is accompanied by thick lumps of a cheesy type with the appearance of grains. They are easily removed from the mucous membrane. Later, a dense whitish-gray film may be released, which, in turn, is tightly attached to the mucous membrane. Attempts to separate the film lead to bleeding.
Types of discharge for thrush
When green discharge appears, most likelyIn all, this indicates inflammatory processes in the fallopian tubes, vagina, cervix or ovaries. If the discharge has a high level of leukocytes, then they turn green. And doctors call this leukorrhea, that is, if the discharge is green, it indicates a bacterial infection. Gynecological diseases are characterized by pathological vaginal discharge. Here are some symptoms of pathological discharge:
- Isolations of a specific color, which are more abundant than usual discharge in different cycles of menstrual time.
- Allocations from the vagina of any color at any point in the cycle. In this case, secretions are accompanied by burning of the genital organs, abdominal pains and an unpleasant odor of discharge.
- Changed the usual blood discharge during menstruation. Allocations either decrease sharply or become abundant.
- Appear pink spotting before and after the menstrual cycle. There may be profuse bleeding during menstruation.
- Still green discharge can be with bacterial vaginosis.
What are the manifestations of bacterial vaginosis
The causes of such a disease can be infections,transmitted by a partner during sexual intercourse, or insufficient or, conversely, excessive hygiene procedures. The cause may be antibiotics, stress, a weak immune system and pregnancy. With this type of vaginosis, the vaginal microflora is disrupted. The number of lactic acid bacteria decreases, but the level of pathogenic microorganisms increases and gardnerellosis appears. Then the discharge becomes green or gray-white. The discharge peels off in films and has a sharp fishy smell. There are unpleasant sensations and a burning sensation when urinating. It is necessary to immediately contact a specialist for treatment, since gardnerella destroys the usual flora of the vagina. This problem is treated in two stages. First, antibiotics are taken, which destroy gardnerella. And then the vaginal microflora is restored. Another reason for green discharge is trichomoniasis. It can only be confirmed by tests. And if a woman has greenish discharge, feels slight irritation of the genitals, it is better to immediately consult a doctor. Yellow and green discharge is typical of acute inflammation. In this case, the discharge will be abundant. But with chronic inflammation, the discharge is sparse and greenish. Yellow discharge If a woman's discharge has an unusual color, structure, itching and pain appear, then it is better to think about it and immediately consult a doctor. Yellow discharge is bacterial vaginosis. This disease affects 65% of women. In this case, the vaginal microflora is destroyed. Yellow or white discharge appears, which has an unpleasant odor. This odor usually intensifies after hygiene procedures or sexual intercourse. Brown discharge in women When bright red bloody discharge appears before the menstrual cycle, this can be caused by cervical erosion or endocervitis. If a pregnant woman has discharge of this color, it is an indicator that the detachment of the ovum has begun, which can cause a miscarriage. If there are small cracks in the vagina, then after coitus there will be bright red bloody discharge, which is also a consequence of cervical erosion. Bloody discharge may appear after termination of pregnancy, then you should consult a doctor. The appearance of light brown discharge If brown discharge appears before menstruation, it is an indicator that a full menstrual cycle will soon begin. Light brown discharge is not normal during menstruation unless you are taking hormones. There may be different reasons:
- The cause may be in inflammation of the uterus
- If the vagina is inflamed due to sexually transmitted diseases
- Cancer or erosion of the cervix
In such cases, brown or pink dischargewill be constant after intercourse. When a pregnant woman has brown, bloody discharge, the cause is placental abruption, which occurred several days ago. If dark, bloody discharge appears before menstruation, this is an indicator of pathological processes in the uterus. If a woman has white, cottage cheese-like discharge, a white film or plaque between the labia or clitoris, this is a sign of thrush. The smell will be similar to bread or sour milk. It happens that during menstruation, large blood clots appear, which most likely indicates a bend in the cervix. Or this happens due to poor blood clotting, a tendency to form blood clots or a lack of vitamin B. It is very important to see a doctor for examination and treatment, regardless of the nature and color of the discharge.
The main signs of "thrush"
With thrush, a woman may encounter oneor several symptoms of the disease. Let's consider the most common signs. Itching in the genital area. Itching is both constant and intensifies before menstruation, after long walks, if a woman uses synthetic underwear, when using panty liners. Itching often appears and intensifies after taking a hot bath. Due to the appearance of itching, a woman may begin to suffer from insomnia or nervous exhaustion. The appearance of discomfort in the genital area. Itching often forces a woman to scratch the fungal areas, which leads to increased irritation. And this leads to redness, swelling and inflammation. The sensitivity of the vaginal mucosa to water and urine increases. The appearance of various discharges. Every woman has glands in the vaginal tissues that secrete a little mucus, this helps the vagina cleanse itself and keeps it from drying out. These discharges are insignificant and transparent. With thrush, the discharge is profuse, similar to a creamy consistency. With thrush, there is itching, pain during urination and pain during intimacy, which were mentioned in the article above.
What treatment should I follow with thrush?
The relevance of thrush does not subside, evendespite the fact that there are now a huge number of drugs to combat thrush. Thrush is always very difficult to cure completely, and there is always a risk of relapse. It is important to consult a doctor for thrush, because self-medication can be fatal. Only a specialist will help to choose the right drug and treatment method. What measures will be the basis for treating thrush:
When starting treatment for thrush, it is important to remember thatit is impossible to completely get rid of the fungus that causes thrush. And medications play a role in limiting the reproduction of the fungus. All medications for thrush are divided into several types:
- Antimicrobial. These are antibiotics based on levorin, nystatin, natamycin.
- Antifungal. The main substances in them are ketoconazole, iconazole, miconazole and clortimazole.
- Medicines of the combined type. They include antimycotics and antibiotics.
Medicines used for local treatmentthrush, are applied to the surface of the skin or mucous membrane. And have the form of an ointment or solution. Such drugs can also be introduced into the female genitals. And have the form of vaginal tablets or suppositories. The peculiarity of the drugs is that they require systematic application (1-2 times a day) and the duration of their use is 14 days. After the drugs, it is necessary to restore the immune system. This contributes to the effectiveness of the treatment. For this, prebiotic drugs are used that restore the microflora of the mucous membrane. The woman is prescribed a drug with a complex content of vitamins and minerals. After such treatment for thrush, it is often necessary to restore the intestinal microflora. In this case, a special diet is prescribed. Experts advise against self-medication. If a woman begins to have unusual mucous or cottage cheese-like discharge that has an unpleasant odor, it is best to immediately consult a doctor who will prescribe the necessary course of treatment.
