Signs and symptoms of thrush In men, symptoms of thrush can include: redness at the site of infection, often at the head of the penis and the foreskin, although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin itching and irritation at the site of the infection often at the head of the penis thick, lumpy discharge under the foreskin pain when passing urine finding it hard to pull back the foreskin The symptoms of thrush are similar in women, but the vagina is usually affected instead.
Further information Are sex toys safe? Why is my penis smelly and sore? You can buy antifungal medicine from pharmacies if you've had thrush diagnosed in the past and you know the symptoms. A pharmacist can recommend the best treatment for you. Ask if they have a private area to talk if you're embarrassed. You should not use antifungal medicine more than twice in 6 months without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor.
If you have sex during treatment, be aware that antifungal creams can damage condoms and diaphragms. This means your contraception might not work. Thrush is not classed as a sexually transmitted infection STI , but it can be triggered by sex. Thrush tends to grow in warm, moist conditions and develops if the balance of bacteria changes.
Page last reviewed: 27 October Next review due: 27 October Thrush in men and women. Check if you have thrush Thrush symptoms in women white vaginal discharge often like cottage cheese , which does not usually smell itching and irritation around the vagina soreness and stinging during sex or when you pee Thrush symptoms in men irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin a white discharge like cottage cheese an unpleasant smell difficulty pulling back the foreskin Thrush in other areas Thrush can affect other areas of skin, such as the armpits, groin and between the fingers.
Your sex partners may need treatment at the same time to stop you getting it again. This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional.
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Thrush genital Thrush or candidiasis is a common condition caused by a type of yeast called Candida. How do you get thrush?
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