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What Causes Vaginal Thrush During Pregnancy And Will It Affect The Baby?
Hi, I have viginal thursh and am 25 weeks pregnant, i cant help it but when im in the shower i use my washy thing thats like a scratching ball to relieve the itching....def regreting it now as my skin on one side is a bit raw! i am going to the docs this afternoon but want to know will be baby be affected by this as its been over 1 week and a half since i got it
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query carefully.
No vaginal thrush cannot harm the baby but there are chances of preterm labour.
I would like to advise you:-
>Antifungal pessaries and creams are suitable.You may need a full, seven-day course of treatment to clear the thrush properly.
>You may be given an applicator for inserting them in your vagina.You may prefer to gently put the pessary in place using your fingers. It's best to do this at night, so it can be absorbed while you're lying down.
Thrush can be hard to clear up during pregnancy, so make sure you use the treatment for the full seven days.
>You can use METNI V cream for 7 nights.
Visit your gynaecologist if condition does not settle in 5 days.
>If your partner have thrush as well
then he needs treatment too.
Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you Good health.
Regards
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query carefully.
No vaginal thrush cannot harm the baby but there are chances of preterm labour.
I would like to advise you:-
>Antifungal pessaries and creams are suitable.You may need a full, seven-day course of treatment to clear the thrush properly.
>You may be given an applicator for inserting them in your vagina.You may prefer to gently put the pessary in place using your fingers. It's best to do this at night, so it can be absorbed while you're lying down.
Thrush can be hard to clear up during pregnancy, so make sure you use the treatment for the full seven days.
>You can use METNI V cream for 7 nights.
Visit your gynaecologist if condition does not settle in 5 days.
>If your partner have thrush as well
then he needs treatment too.
Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you Good health.
Regards
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