Any discharge from the female genital organs, which differs from the natural ones in consistency, color and smell, indicates the development of a disease.
Most women are familiar with white curdled vaginal discharge, which in most cases is a sign of pathological growth of Candida. This disease is popularly known as thrush.
Candida is a natural inhabitant of the vagina, digestive tract and oral cavity of a healthy person. When certain conditions occur, the fungus begins to multiply intensively, causing a serious disease - candidiasis. Thus, the reason why white cheesy discharge appears in women is not the fungus itself, but the condition of the body favorable for its growth.
The main signs of thrush include:
Allocation in the form of white flakes resembling cottage cheese, with the smell of bread or sour milk.
Itching and burning of the external genitalia and vagina.
Soreness during urination and sexual intercourse.
All signs of the disease may be present, as well as any one or two.
So, under the influence of what factors can candidiasis develop, or white cheesy discharge in women?
Often candidiasis develops due to uncontrolled intake of antibiotics. However, they can be used both for the treatment of the genital area, and any other organs. Therefore, when prescribing antibiotics, doctors prescribe antifungal drugs at the same time.
Very often, white curdled discharge in women appears during pregnancy, which is associated with a change in the hormonal background. Taking hormones and certain types of contraceptives can also cause thrush.
Conditions for the growth of the fungus can appear with reduced immunity, which is due to any long-lasting infectious diseases.
Thrush can occur against STIs, such as mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis, chlamydia.
Candidiasis is often associated with diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders.
Eating large amounts of sweet and starchy foods creates favorable conditions for the growth of Candida in the body, resulting in the formation of cheesy discharge in women.
Thrush requires long-term treatment and great patience. An important role during treatment is played by proper nutrition. It is necessary to abandon products that contribute to the propagation of yeast-like fungus. Such products include sugar, yeast dough, coffee, mushrooms, carbonated drinks, beer, fatty, spicy, spicy foods, sweet fruits, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dairy products (except kefir and butter), alcohol.
When thrush is recommended to eat lean meat and fish, vegetables and fruits steamed or boiled, cereals, stale bread, legumes. Drink herbal teas or clean water.
Drug treatment depends on the complexity of the disease and on the causes. Patients with thrush are prescribed antifungal and immunomodulating drugs. A wide range of very effective antifungal agents is available on the modern market. Medicines are available in the form of tablets, capsules, creams, suppositories.
Treatment with drugs in combination with the right diet gives a lasting result. Nutrition alone cannot cure candidiasis.
If white curdled discharge appeared in women, you should quickly consult a gynecologist. Candidiasis is one of the diseases that are difficult to treat, so it is important to start it in a timely manner. Especially do not engage in amateur performances. A poorly treated disease tends to return again and again.
Thrush is transmitted through sexual contact, so both partners must undergo treatment.