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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    Can thrush be prevented?

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    Thrush Trying To Conceive Vulval Conditions
    I'm trying to fall pregnant and as a result my partner and I are having sex all the time. We've been trying for 6 months and during this time i've had thrush twice. Is there anything i can do to prevent this happening as it is very uncomfortable.
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    There are a number of practices that are said to reduce a woman’s chances of getting thrush. While in some cases there is limited scientific evidence about their effectiveness, many women believe they are helpful. Practices include:

    • Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing like jeans and pantyhose, underwear made from synthetic fibres and panty liners (as these creates a moist, warm environment which may encourage the growth of Candida)
    • Avoid douching and taking baths with bubble-bath, soap, bath salts (can upset the natural balance in the vagina)
    • Change underwear daily and wash underwear in hot water (to destroy fungi)
    • Maintain a strong immune system by eating a well-balanced diet, getting enough sleep, not smoking and managing stress levels
    • If prescribed antibiotics for a health complaint, ask the doctor about also taking anti-fungal preparations in combination as a preventative measure
    • Consuming yoghurt or other products (eg., capsules) containing the ‘good’ bacteria, lactobacilli.
    There is currently insufficient evidence to support dietary changes (eliminating high sugar foods and/or foods containing yeast) in the prevention of thrush. Using plain yoghurt in the vagina also appears to be of little benefit in treating or preventing thrush.

    Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer.

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