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vaginal health after antibiotics
I have an itchy clitoris. There is a thrush like discharge from that area. I think my urine is also acrid. I have also just finished a course of antibiotics. any views
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No great authority on medical issues but I do know that a course of antibiotics can result in an episode of thrush. Thrush is a FUNGAL infection, not BACTERIAL...it's never treated WITH antibiotics. There's quite a lot of non-prescription stuff available to treat it yourself. Cream/pessaries which may come with a single tablet, or not. Either way the itching, and the burning sensation when you pee should quite quickly start to reduce when you use the treatment. Worth a try before you run off to the doctor. Loads of women get episodes of thrush occasionally. If the itching and burning don't respond to a week of treatment, it's time to see the doctor. And if it clears it up, but within a week or so you get the same symptoms return, again it's time for a chat with the doctor. You might be a bit 'short of' some essential vitamin for instance, that makes the thrush keep recurring. Possibly a mild infection that's irritating things 'down there' and causing the thrush. While it's itchy use a natural, unscented soap to wash with. No deodorants or body sprays near the area. Don't 'scrub away' when you shower...go gently, and also gently 'dab' yourself dry. Avoid tight panties, tight shorts or leggings/tights. Any of theses things make it a little harder for your body to 'shake off' the thrush. Keeping the air circulating a bit helps kill off the fungal infection, hence loose fitting clothing/underwear. It loves sugars too...drink plenty of plain water, give up sugary sweet soft drinks and energy drinks until it's gone. These put massive amounts of sugar in you blood and pee...just what you don't want!! You can drink your favourite again, and wear your skimpy shorts or whatever again when it's all cleared up!
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If the antibiotics were not issues for a vaginal infection or UTI, it may have contributed to the current problem. If it was a prescription for a UTI or vaginal infection, then it did not work and you need to try another. Go see your doctor.
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