while 20 weeks with bub i got head infection and a chest infection at the same time and needed antibiotics. it cleared up the infections but also gave me thrush. the chemist are normally great with helping you out, they don't judge, there's many reasons why you can get thrush. the medications won't harm baby and they work pretty quickly. you'll have to get something for hubby incase he now has it as he'll pass it back to you if he is.

I don't have nay answers but wanted to say that you are very brave for asking us and it shows that you feel comfortable so a big hug from me hunny!

hope you get better soon.

ps you can buy the ointment and tablets online like www.boots.com etc but I can't help with the natural remedy

x

I have to say, I've never had thrush, bad chaffing from wearing jeans way to tight for horse riding, but never thrush.

Thrush is usually accompanied by itching, burning and a very yeasty smell (thrush is a yeast infection after all).  If none of these symptoms are present, then I would be very skeptical about it being thrush.  There are other reasons for the symptoms too like a change in soap or laundry powder.  Even the quality of your water supply can cause irritation for a while.

Natural yoghurt can help in the treatment of thrush, but usually just keeps the burning and itching under control, it doesn't always cure the actual infection.  If you want to try this, then by tub, keep it refrigerated and apply it to the affected area straight from the fridge.  Yeah, big cold shock, but it is the best way.

Just make sure you do get natural, and not a vanilla flavoured one as the flavouring could cause further problems because they are usually accompanied by even more preservatives.

Never be embarrassed to go to your pharmacy about things like this.  They are trained in the art of dealing with delicate situations and are very discrete when discussing it with the pharmacist.  i've found they usually talk out the back away from other people's ears, which shows they take you seriously.

Some thrush treatments are just on the shelves where you can see them, usually in the feminine hygiene section, so take a look in your own time.

You shoud get to the chemist, because your husband will need a cream too or he'll give it back to you.

If you do use youghurt it has to say 'live culture'.

Don't worry, it's very common!  I got it the first time when I got preggy with #2, that's how I found out i was preggy, lol.  But you can use yogurt with active cultures, they say you can even put some on and in for several days and it will take it away.  Also, try to make sure you can go bare for a few mins a day to help kills the thrush.  They hate dry places.  Good luck and it's ok.

hi there

dont feel embarressed i think everyone gets in at some stage. Thrush in you vagina is caused by a yeast infection.  As for the yogurt treatment I have tried it. You need to get a natural plain yogurt with afa-dop-olop-alus (that really long word i cant spell) lol. no dont eat it you need to smear it in and on your vagina.

also wear only cotton undies as they breath. not to sure what your hubby can do mabey the same thing.

i get thrush quite often and i now use canesten i have added a link that i hope is helpful  http://www.canesten.co.uk/thrush/thrush-treatment.htm

good luck

Don't be embarrassed, women get thrush all the time. It's really nothing to worry about. Go to the chemist & ask a woman for treatment. If the chemist is busy, ask her to over to a quiet area of the store. There's creams, tablets, or a combo of each. The tablet is easiest. Really, it's a common, natural occurrence in women of all ages.

Something that helps with the itch, too, is Curash baby powder, available in the baby section of the supermarket.

I had a friend who used to put yogurt on a pad.  She said it worked although I myself have not tried this.

You could call a medical hot line to ask for information. I am sorry but I do not have the number for this.

Hey,

Im like you and shy, but when it comes to thrush and other things your have to go chemist. I know your shy but they have heard it so many times, all they ask is if your pregs, are you sure you have it ect then they tell u how to take the medicine.You can get a capsule or you can get this cream that u put in a tube and put it up you lol...Just get the capsule tho, its easier and quicker. Also your husband should be treated aswell, or he will just re infect you when you get rid of it.

Thrush isnt a bad thing, its natural. Im pregnant and got it for the first time and had to get the stuff, i was shy but i got over it lol...

I have heard of the yoghurt, i know it helps with oral thrush but im not sure about vaginal thrush, but id say you eat it, dont put it on your vagina or anything.

Best thing is go chemist, say u need a treatment for a uti or say thrush, easy as that. If you lived near me id go for you lol, im not shy anymore, cant be, i have to give birth soon...

Dannii xxo