If any inflammatory disease of the genitals occurs, women are likely to have a negative impact on the entire reproductive system. Often, pathology is the cause of infection in a newborn or fetus. With irrational, most often independent use of drugs, local immunity is suppressed, the balance of the vaginal microflora is disturbed, colonies of pathogenic microbes progress and develop.
All this leads to bacterial vaginosis,
candidiasis (thrush) in women. Treatment (drugs should be prescribed only by a specialist) can sometimes drag on for a very long time. Among concomitant infectious lesions, the most common ailments caused by pathogens such as chlamydia, Trichomonas, gardnerella and others.
Drugs against thrush
All funds for candidiasis are divided into medicines for oral and topical use. What drug from thrush is best suited for a woman is determined by a specialist after a diagnosis. Patient tolerance is also taken into account. Today, antifungal drugs are available in the form of vaginal tablets , creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules for oral administration (have a systemic effect), combined drugs (contain several active components).
The effect that any drug from thrush has has is primarily aimed at restoring normal vaginal microflora, eliminating subjective symptoms (irritation, itching, and others), and neutralizing pathogens. Among the most popular medicines, polyene-type drugs should be noted. These include drugs such as Levorin, Nystatin, Natamycin. For the treatment of candidiasis, medications of the triazole group are used. It includes such a drug for thrush as Fluconazal. Among other medicines, it is worth mentioning Betadine, Ornidazole medicines.
Ointments, suppositories, creams
The main advantage of these dosage forms is their speed. Today, medicines are available that can relieve candidiasis in a day. Previously, treatment for the disease lasted from three to six days. However, any drug for thrush has disadvantages. So, for example, suppositories are usually prescribed in two courses.
In addition, many drugs, absorbed through the mucous membrane and penetrating into the systemic circulation, have an adverse effect on the liver. However, this negative effect is manifested to a lesser extent than when taking medications inside.
Thrush in men
Not only women have candidiasis. Men are also prone to this pathology. With candidal balanoposthitis, the head of the penis and foreskin are affected. As a rule, the use of topical medications is sufficient for treatment. A cream containing clotrimazole is usually prescribed.
Additional Information
During the treatment period, experts recommend abstaining from sex. When using drugs locally after applying or treating the vagina, women should be in a supine position for at least half an hour. During this period, the medication is absorbed into the mucosa. It is advisable to use drugs at night.