Thrush in common people is called candidiasis. It mainly occurs in women, although it can also occur in men. The cause of the disease is yeast-like candida fungi. If there are few of them, then they do not bring harm, as they enter the natural microflora of the vagina. But if they begin to multiply and outnumber the required amount, which should be contained in the vagina, a thrush occurs. This is already a disease. Is thrush transmitted to a man from a woman? The answer to this question can be found in this article.
Symptoms of candidiasis
In women, candidiasis manifests itself in the form of severe itching of the external genital organs and walls of the vagina. Discharges with thrush are thick, curdled, white or yellowish. Moreover, they are quite plentiful, and you cannot miss them. A rash and redness may occur in the vaginal area.
The external genitalia sometimes swell. A slight but unpleasant sour smell appears. Those around him usually do not feel, only the woman herself. But this is the cause of her nervousness. She creates a false feeling that others are catching him. During sex, pain is felt. The same sensations arise when urinating.
In men with thrush, itching also occurs and pain during sex, but in a weaker form. Moreover, after intercourse, they intensify. Discharges with thrush appear only on the glans penis, in the form of a white coating. The tip of the penis and foreskin redden and swell. When urinating, palpable pain may occur.
Causes of thrush
Thrush can occur not only in women who have sex, but also in young girls who are still virgin. Causes of candidiasis can be:
- Poor genital hygiene. It is necessary to wash at least twice a day.
- Weakened immunity. The body's ability to withstand harmful bacteria during this period is low.
- Food. It may be irregular, unbalanced. You can’t eat a lot of sweets and pastries. The reason may be some diets.
- Hormonal disorders of the body. With diabetes, thyroid diseases, ovarian dysfunction, during pregnancy, etc.
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy disrupt the vaginal microflora and can cause active growth of candida fungi.
- Various diseases leading to a weakened body.
- Sex. Is thrush transmitted to a man from a woman? Sure, yes. But representatives of the stronger sex can be carriers of the disease.
- Antibiotics. This is one of the main causes of thrush. Antibiotics cause dysbiosis. As a result, a favorable environment for the propagation of Candida fungi arises in the body.
- Underwear. A humid environment is favorable for the growth and reproduction of thrush fungi. Therefore, after bathing, you need to change clothes and do not walk in wet underwear. Synthetic fabrics are also very harmful, they do not allow air to pass through. The result is a "greenhouse effect", which is favorable for the reproduction of yeast infections. Thongs, jumpsuits, etc. disrupt heat transfer. Therefore, with frequent wearing, Candida fungi can begin active reproduction.
- Sanitary deodorized pads, lubricants, scented toilet paper and vaginal sprays. They weaken the immune system, which can cause thrush.
- Douching. It violates the natural microflora of the vagina, which leads to candidiasis. Especially harmful solutions containing potassium permanganate, chamomile and baking soda.
- Hypothermia. It causes a malfunction in the immune system. Self-defense of the body is greatly weakened.
How is the disease transmitted?
Fungi can enter the woman’s body from the outside from a sick male carrier of thrush. Moreover, this risk increases if the type of candida differs from that which is natural for the microflora of the girl's vagina. Is thrush transmitted to a man from a woman? The answer is yes: during intercourse without condoms. But there are options for self-transmission. From the natural reservoir of the fungus - the intestines.
Men's thrush
Genital thrush can occur in men. But usually it appears subclinically. And in men (without the transmission of the disease from a woman), it occurs quite rarely. There are many causes of a disease. For example, the use of antibiotics, which destroy not only harmful bacteria, but also good ones. In this case, those that resist Candida fungi.
The question often arises as to whether thrush is transmitted to a man from a woman. Yes, during sex. And this option is the most common. Other causes are hormonal imbalance and weakened immunity. The cause of thrush can be synthetic underwear or inadequate hygiene. In this case, fungi accumulate under the foreskin and begin active reproduction.
Why does the cured thrush appear again after intercourse?
Thrush can occur not only due to sexual intercourse. But even if a woman falls ill from a partner who acts as a carrier, then the probability of “catching” candidiasis from him again is very high if condoms are not used during sex.
There are cases when, after treatment for thrush, both partners are “clean”. But candidiasis appears again after a while. As a result, the question arises: why does thrush occur again after intercourse? It must be remembered that the disease can be "picked up" not only during sex. The causes of thrush are many, and all of them are described somewhat above.