Can you test yourself for thrush?

Yes, if you think that you have thrush you can complete a thrush test in the privacy of your home. Self-testing will allow you to diagnose yourself and then find a suitable treatment. The type of treatments you choose will be dependent on your test results and symptoms you have.

How can you test for thrush at home?

Hold the Canestest® swab by the handle and insert the yellow tip into your vagina, rotate the swab and then remove. After 10 seconds check the tip of the Canestest® swab to see if the colour has stayed the same or changed to blue or green.

How do you check for thrush?

If over-the-counter treatments haven't helped, your doctor or nurse might examine you, or do a swab test. A swab looks similar to a small round cotton bud and is used to collect a sample of cells or discharge from your vagina. This will check if you have thrush, and not another type of infection.

What can be mistaken for thrush?

Thrush can be confused with other conditions that cause itching and redness with or without discharge. These other conditions include herpes infections and bacterial infections. Your doctor will examine you and take a swab or do further tests to confirm the diagnosis.

How is vaginal thrush detected?

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Can you test for a yeast infection at home?

Can an at-home test check for yeast infection? No. At-home pH tests cannot check for yeast infections. They can only tell you whether your vaginal pH is normal.

What happens if thrush is left untreated?

Untreated oral thrush may spread the infection to other organs in cases of patients with weak immunity. This population includes people with diabetes, cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The yeast may spread throughout the blood to other organs causing complications.

What is like thrush but isnt?

Herpes. Herpes, a common and extremely contagious STI, causes painful sores on the genitals. Often these occur on the outside of the vagina, but sometimes they may develop inside, too – and in this case, they can cause itching and burning, much like thrush.

Do I have thrush or STI?

If you're having discharge like this, and itching, redness or swelling around the genitals, you probably have thrush. If your symptoms aren't clear cut you might have BV (bacterial vaginosis) or an STIs such as chlamydia, trichomonas or gonorrhoea.

Does thrush have a smell?

Vaginal thrush

This discharge usually isn't very smelly, though. 'If your thrush symptoms are so pronounced that there's a bad smell, you should see a doctor to rule out any underlying conditions,' says Dr Rosén.

Will thrush go away by itself?

Thrush often goes away on its own once you stop whatever is causing the problem. “For example, if antibiotics led to thrush, just waiting a few weeks may give the body time to return to a natural yeast balance,” says Dr. Reisman.

How do I know if I have thrush or BV?

The symptoms of thrush are: soreness and itchiness around your vagina, cottage cheese like discharge that's odorless and burning sensation when passing urine. Bacterial vaginosis causes a fishy, unpleasant odour and greyish watery discharge. BV should not cause you soreness or itchiness in your vagina.

Does thrush make you wee more?

They may cause a burning sensation when you urinate, or you may feel a need to urinate more frequently. Yeast infection symptoms may include pain when urinating, but you'll also experience pain and itchiness in the affected area. Vaginal yeast infections also typically cause a thick, milky discharge.

Can chlamydia be mistaken for thrush?

The symptoms of thrush and chlamydia can be very similar, including irritation, discharge and pain when peeing. If you have chlamydia, you may also develop abdominal pain and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Can I pass thrush to my partner?

It's possible for you to pass the fungus from one part of your body to another part of someone else's body. If you have oral thrush, a vaginal yeast infection, or a penile yeast infection, you can potentially pass the fungus to your partner through vaginal sex, anal sex, or oral sex.

What causes persistent thrush?

Lowered immunity, for example in HIV infection, long term corticosteroids use or chemotherapy may also lead to persistent thrush. Breakdown of local mucosa through micro-trauma during sex, or irritant dermatitis from vaginal deodorants or disinfectants can increase the risk of yeast overgrowth.

Why do I keep getting vaginal thrush?

What causes thrush? Your vagina naturally has a certain amount of yeast. Thrush is caused by the growth of too much yeast. You are more likely to get thrush if you have recently taken antibiotics, you have diabetes or your immune system is weakened (for example, because you have HIV).

Can thrush make you feel unwell?

Thrush might cause a cottony feeling in your mouth or a loss of taste. Usually, antifungal medicine can treat thrush. Sometimes untreated thrush may turn into a more serious infection, especially in people who are very ill. Prompt treatment for thrush can help prevent that.

How serious is thrush?

1 While it's rarely dangerous—and not always painful—thrush can lead to life-threatening infections in other parts of the body if it is left untreated. Therefore, it's crucial to seek immediate treatment if you notice signs or symptoms of thrush in yourself or your child.

What happens if you treat a yeast infection when you don't have one?

If you don't really have a yeast infection, antifungals won't help you get better. They can actually prolong the real problem, because while you'll think you're treating the issue, the real cause will continue to develop.

How do I know its a yeast infection?

Is Cranberry Juice Good for yeast infection?

Cranberry juice may help cure yeast infections. When taken regularly, it's said to prevent recurrent yeast infections. The high levels of vitamin C in cranberry juice may aid in upper respiratory infections.

Does stress cause thrush?

What causes thrush? Most people have small amounts of the Candida fungus in the mouth, digestive tract and skin. They are normally kept in check by other bacteria and microorganisms in the body. When illnesses, stress, or medications disturb this balance, the fungus grows out of control and causes thrush.

What is the difference between thrush and a yeast infection?

Thrush is a vaginal yeast infection caused by excessive growth of natural yeast-like fungus, called candida albicans. If you've noticed vaginal irritation and inflammation or a change in your discharge (cottage cheese-like white discharge), you may have a yeast infection.

Can I use canesten without seeing a doctor?

In terms of how to treat thrush, you can easily and effectively treat thrush at home with Canesten^® treatments which are available without prescription. We recommend you use a combination treatment to both clear the infection and calm the symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, swelling and soreness.