Probably, there is no woman today who would not know what the thrush is. Unfortunately, more than 75% of all women were personally faced with her. There is a disease due to the active development of Candida fungus. Unpleasant sensations cause candidiasis in women. Symptoms of the disease may not appear for a long time, or they immediately let you know about the onset of thrush.
When does it occur?
It is worth knowing that candidiasis in women can occur in any age. Symptoms in this case are the same for very young girls and mature ladies. As doctors note, this fungus is conditionally pathogenic, which means that it is always with a person. The first contact with him occurs even at birth, when Candida gets on the skin and mucous membranes of the baby. The fungus does not cause harm during this period, because immunity is able to restrain it. Problems begin, in fact, at that moment when the body is weak and cannot defend itself from a constant attack. The factors that most affect the reproduction of the fungus in women are:
- stress;
- past illnesses;
- atibiotic therapy;
- hypothermia;
- hormonal changes;
- the use of tight or synthetic underwear;
- hot climate;
- obesity etc.
In addition, thrush often occurs in women with diabetes, autoimmune diseases and AIDS.
Symptoms
As mentioned above, sometimes candidiasis in women may not occur at all. Symptoms occur when the body is weakened. The main manifestations of thrush include:
- itching of the genitals and anus. Most often occurs in the evening, before menstruation, with hypothermia;
- dense discharge of white (gray or green) color with a sour smell;
- sexual intercourse is accompanied by unpleasant sensations;
- pain during urination;
- in some cases, reddening of the mucous membranes of the genitals, as well as their edema, may occur.
Pain in the genitals does not always occur, in fact, when cracks appear. About a week before menstruation, candidiasis in women makes itself felt. Symptoms during this period become more pronounced.
Diagnostics
In addition to patient complaints, the results of studies are also taken into account when establishing a diagnosis. So, if you suspect candidiasis is carried out:
- smear microscopy;
- sowing;
- enzyme immunoassay.
Sometimes PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is performed , although doctors claim that this is not the most suitable research method in this case.
Treatment
After finding out which of the fungi causes the disease, the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment for candidiasis in women. Preparations (inside, systemically) are most often used such as: "Forkan", "Diflucan", "Mikomaks", "Flucostat" and others. Absorbing into the blood, they carry out a therapeutic effect for several days. Treatment of chronic candidiasis in women involves the use of these drugs for two or more courses. In addition, doctors suggest supplementing this treatment with vaginal tablets, suppositories and creams. The most effective of them are "Miconazole", "Nystatin", "Clotrimazole", "Natamycin", "Polygynax", "Pimafucin" and others. With a serious approach, treatment gives a result after a week, and in some cases after 1-2 days.