Womens Health

Question 1

Whats vaginal thrush

Answer 1

Overgrowth of candida in/ around vaginal area due to PH change

Question 2

Vaginal thrush symptoms

Answer 2

White curd like discharge, odourless
Itching, soreness
Dysuria
Pain during intercourse

Question 3

Causes of vaginal thrush

Answer 3

Hormonal changes - COC
Antibiotics
Wearing tight synthetic clothing which promotes moisture build up - candida overdevelop

Question 4

Vaginal thrush referral

Answer 4

Aged under 16 or over 60
Symptoms of thrush for first time
Recurrent (more than twice in 6 months)
Treatment failure
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Weakened immune system
Vulval sores/blisters
Blood in urine/discharge
Yellow/green discharge- suspect bacterial
Fishy smell discharge
No improvement after 7 days

Question 5

Treatment options for vaginal thrush

Answer 5

Fluconazole oral 150mg capsule

Clotrimozole 2% external cream

Clotrimozole pessary/ internal cream- canesten 10% cream

Question 6

Fluconazole counselling
Onset?

Answer 6

12-24 hrs to work
Single dose treatment
Advised to treat partner same time

Question 7

Can You use the external cream concurrently with the fluconazole tablet in thrush

Answer 7

Yes