Can anyone give me the symptoms of thrush and how you get it as I think I may have it at first I thought it was just an infection now am not so sure.I am due to see the docotor next week and can having an infection or thrush lower your chances of concieving?

Oral thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth caused by uncontrolled growth of an organism called Candida albicans. Candida albicans is an organism that normally makes a quiet home for itself on your skin and doesn't bother anyone. We all carry this organism on our skin, in our mouth, in our gastrointestinal tract (gut), and, in the case of women, in the vagina. Occasionally the yeast multiplies uncontrollably, causing pain and inflammation. When this occurs, it is called candidiasis. It is also known as moniliasis or a yeast infection.

Causes

You don't catch oral thrush. The yeast is already there. A number of factors can increase the chance of the yeast growing out of control. The leading cause is overuse of antibiotics. Yeast must compete with various other organisms, many of them bacteria. These bacteria, which live on the skin and in the intestine and vagina, among other places, are harmless but good at fighting off yeast. When we take antibiotics to deal with disease-causing bacteria, we kill the harmless bacteria as well. Yeast, which is unaffected by antibiotics, is no longer controlled by the bacteria and starts to grow and multiply.

Steroids and some cancer medications weaken the immune system and can also allow yeast to flourish. Oral thrush most often develops in people with diseases that weaken the immune system, such as cancer and AIDS. It can also develop in people with diabetes or in people who have long-term irritation resulting from dentures. Some medications can also change the environment in the mouth, causing the yeast to grow out of control. A common culprit is inhaled corticosteroids, medication used by people with asthma or chronic lung conditions.

Symptoms and Complications

Oral thrush causes curd-like white patches inside the mouth, on the tongue and palate and around the lips. It may also cause cracked, red, moist areas on skin at the corners of the mouth. Thrush patches may or may not be painful

PS to the above description. Your doctor will probably give you a fungicide and the condition will clear up in about a week. To answer your question re conceiving, no it won't effect that but anyone with a low immune system, or anyone with diabetes would be at risk.

It is best to get to the doctor as soon as possible.

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Oral thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth caused by uncontrolled growth of an organism called Candida albicans. Candida albicans is an organism that normally makes a quiet home for itself on your skin and doesn't bother anyone. We all carry this organism on our skin, in our mouth, in our gastrointestinal tract (gut), and, in the case of women, in the vagina. Occasionally the yeast multiplies uncontrollably, causing pain and inflammation. When this occurs, it is called candidiasis. It is also known as moniliasis or a yeast infection.

Causes

You don't catch oral thrush. The yeast is already there. A number of factors can increase the chance of the yeast growing out of control. The leading cause is overuse of antibiotics. Yeast must compete with various other organisms, many of them bacteria. These bacteria, which live on the skin and in the intestine and vagina, among other places, are harmless but good at fighting off yeast. When we take antibiotics to deal with disease-causing bacteria, we kill the harmless bacteria as well. Yeast, which is unaffected by antibiotics, is no longer controlled by the bacteria and starts to grow and multiply.

Steroids and some cancer medications weaken the immune system and can also allow yeast to flourish. Oral thrush most often develops in people with diseases that weaken the immune system, such as cancer and AIDS. It can also develop in people with diabetes or in people who have long-term irritation resulting from dentures. Some medications can also change the environment in the mouth, causing the yeast to grow out of control. A common culprit is inhaled corticosteroids, medication used by people with asthma or chronic lung conditions.

Symptoms and Complications

Oral thrush causes curd-like white patches inside the mouth, on the tongue and palate and around the lips. It may also cause cracked, red, moist areas on skin at the corners of the mouth. Thrush patches may or may not be painful

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Its not oral thrush I think I may have hunny but thanks for your advice :)

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its not oral thrush i think i may have hunny but thanks for your advice :)

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What exactly do you think you might have? Specifically. And where? Vaginally?

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What exactly do you think you might have? Specifically. And where? Vaginally?

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Yes vaginally! At first I thought I could have a water infection beacause every time I went for a wee it tingled it even tingled after an hour or so after going to the toilet.I am also losing a lot of vaginal discharge that is white in colour and is like wax.

Symptoms of vaginal thrush can be severe itching, a whitish discharge that looks like "cottage cheese", and a stinging sensation when you pass urine. Your vulva may also become red and swollen. Unfortunately, these can also be the symptoms of other things, so you need to see a doctor.

Thrush is a yeast organism that lives natrually in the bowel and vagina. Sometimes the organism starts to grow rapidly, which in turn causes thrush. This can be triggered by sexual intercourse, taking some medications, pregnancy or diabetes.

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Symptoms of vaginal thrush can be severe itching, a whitish discharge that looks like "cottage cheese", and a stinging sensation when you pass urine. Your vulva may also become red and swollen. Unfortunately, these can also be the symptoms of other things, so you need to see a doctor.

Thrush is a yeast organism that lives natrually in the bowel and vagina. Sometimes the organism starts to grow rapidly, which in turn causes thrush. This can be triggered by sexual intercourse, taking some medications, pregnancy or diabetes.

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Well am not so sure what it is to be honest but oviously it is something for me to have a tingling sensation when a pass urine however it doesn't sting as such my vulva isn't red or swollen either and it is fine when I have sexual intercourse I have no other idea what this could be so as you said the best thing for me to do is go to the doctors to be sure thanks for your advice :D

You're welcome and good luck :)

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You're welcome and good luck :)

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I actually think its cystitus I have got now ha ha just been on this website and all the symptoms are exactly what I have although I will still go to the doctors just to be safe because am no doctor :D better to be safe I guess although on the website it didn't say hpw you treat it and what causes it which is a bit rubbish really becasuse you would have thought it would of dun.Would this lower my risk of becoming pregnant even though I haven't done it this month :( as my partner and I are trying really hard but it doesn't seem to be happening were confused as to why?

If it is cystitis this is most commonly caused by sex. It is NOT an STD, but is caused by having sexual relations that are not quite lubricated enough.

Cystitis is commonly coupled with a yeast infection.

To get rid of this you would need an antibiotic for the cystitis and an anti-fungal for the yeast.

Plus, it will not lower your chances for pregnancy :)

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If it is cystitis this is most commonly caused by sex. It is NOT an STD, but is caused by having sexual relations that are not quite lubricated enough.

Cystitis is commonly coupled with a yeast infection.

To get rid of this you would need an antibiotic for the cystitis and an anti-fungal for the yeast.

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Does drinking cranberry juice and lots of water help or do I really have to go to the doctors and how will they test for it ? And is it just caused by sex

Cranberry juice probably won't help too much. That is more of a preventive measure.

The doctor will test for it with a urinalysis. Which means you will pee in a cup and they will test for the presence of either bacteria or white blood cells.

Cystitis, commonly called Honeymoon Cystitis, is typically caused by sex that does not either include a proper amount of lubrication, not properly cleansing before and after sex, and not urinating after sex.

If this is the cause, the doctor will advise you to get up and urinate after sex to help cleanse the urethra of any bacteria that may have entered.

And, no it won't lessen your chances of getting pregnant. You really need an antibiotic.

Your original post is a good example of not enough information to go on. It happens quite regularly here and causes confusion. What I think you have is a UTI (urinary tract infection) which is generally cleared up with antibiotics. UTIs are caused by just that tiny bit of bacteria like fecal matter around the vaginal opening, or an unwashed hand being used for stimulation before sex, or to be more specific anal foreplay without washing thoroughly enough after. Sorry for being graphic but I am health care worker and don't mind being blantant to educate.

So, that's interesting, I was focusing on the wrong end because you said 'thush'. Babies get this too in the mouth from nipples not being washed enough or nipples on bottles not being sterilized. You may want to keep that in mind.

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Your original post is a good example of not enough information to go on. It happens quite regularly here and causes confusion. What I think you have is a UTI (urinary tract infection) which is generally cleared up with antibiotics. UTIs are caused by just that tiny bit of bacteria like fecal matter around the vaginal opening, or an unwashed hand being used for stimulation before sex, or to be more specific anal foreplay without washing thoroughly enough after. Sorry for being graphic but I am health care worker and dont mind being blantant to educate.

So, thats interesting, I was focusing on the wrong end because you said 'thush'. Babies get this too in the mouth from nipples not being washed enough or nipples on bottles not being sterilized. You may want to keep that in mind.

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Yer thanks but think I'll just go to doctors they'll no for sure

Cystitis and UTIs are used interchangeably.

Honeymoon cystitis is the term for a urinary tract infection that can occur as a result of irritation and bruising from frequent and prolonged sexual intercourse. The majority of sufferers are female, and it's not uncommon for a woman to suffer the first outbreak on her honeymoon.

Symptoms of honeymoon cystitis may include a burning or painful sensation during urination, the urge to urinate frequently, cloudy urine, blood-tinged urine, and/or pain above the pubic bone — any of which will put a damper on honeymoon lovemaking.

Honeymoon cystitis is actually a form of urethritis. Rather than the bladder being involved, it's a localized inflammation of the urethra.

That's the tube near the front of the vagina, through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside.

The common cause of honeymoon cystitis is the introduction of E. coli bacteria (which normally lives in the bowel) into the urethra. This bacteria begins to replicate, which leads to infection. In addition to the possibility of it occurring after frequent, strenuous intercourse, honeymoon cystitis can also start when an unclean finger, penis, or other object is inserted from the anus into the vagina. Women who wipe from back to front, rather than from vagina to anus, are also at higher risk for this infection.

Symptoms of honeymoon cystitis generally emerge within a day or two after bacteria are introduced into the urethra. A physician can confirm the diagnosis of infection through a simple urine test.