Vaginal Thrush

Vaginal thrush is a common fungal yeast infection which most women have at some time in their lives, and which can also effect their partners. It produces a soreness, redness and itching around the lips of the vagina, and a thick, white discharge which looks like cottage cheese and smells of yeast. It is tempting just to treat the outside lips of the vagina, but an internal product is needed to clear the infection.  A cream on the outside can be very soothing. Capsule treatments can also be swallowed. Some medicines can also treat the male partner if he has the symptoms, or if he is a cause of infection to others.