Thrush is a serious disease that affects almost every woman. When the disease occurs, the mucous membranes of the body are affected, producing an unpleasant odor and white discharge. That is why stopping the course of the disease is being actively discussed in medical circles.
Itching, irritation, and a cheesy discharge are the most common symptoms of candidiasis. A common cause is stress, hormonal changes, and increased acidity of the mucous membrane. In an acidic environment, fungal diseases multiply at an increased rate, leading to a serious and dangerous spread of infection.
From the moment of infection, the disease may not manifest itself in any way, but you just need to weaken the immune system with a simple ARVI or a similar cold. Then the bacteria begin to abundantly invade the mucous areas. This is fraught with dangerous consequences.
Causes and symptoms of candidiasis
The development of fungal diseases is caused by many factors. According to statistics, most often the disease appears during a period of significant decrease in immunity.
- Synthetic underwear has become the main cause of fungal infections. Synthetic materials do not allow air to pass through and retain heat for a long time. Because of this, the genitals become sweaty, as a result of which they acquire bacteria that easily enter the mucous areas.
- Pregnancy or menopause is a time when a girl experiences constant hormonal fluctuations.
- Metabolic processes responsible for regulating the functioning of internal organs sometimes malfunction. They are often unnoticeable and result in minor functional deficiencies.
- If the body receives a minimum amount of beneficial microelements and vitamins, the chance of fungal infections increases significantly.
- Antibiotics, when taken over a long period of time, greatly damage a person’s health.
- Contraceptives are hormonal drugs. All these drugs seriously reduce the body's ability to resist most infections.
Symptoms include changes in the functioning of the genital organs. During the first weeks, the girl may not even be aware of serious changes in the vaginal microflora. If the infection is not very active, it can be difficult to detect. A sour smell can be a signal, which can be eliminated by simply taking a bath.
- The menstrual cycle may be accompanied by severe itching, characteristic of fungal infections.
- In the case of a simple trip to the toilet, urination becomes a difficult process that causes pain.
- In addition, cheesy discharge may begin to appear, which has a pungent and specific odor. In advanced stages, the discharge becomes dark in color.
- The most unpleasant symptom is the appearance on the mucous membrane of bubbles filled with colorless liquid. In some cases, the labia may swell significantly.
As a result of detecting one or more signals of infection of the genital organs, it is best to contact a women's doctor who prescribes preventive therapy.
Why does the disease go away on its own in men?
This is due to the fact that the male genital organs contain few mucous membranes, which may contain candidiasis viruses. Usually the content occurs on the foreskin and near the entrance to the urethra. To this should be added a balanced hormonal background, low humidity and access to air. That is why candidiasis rarely affects the genitals of men.
If this happens, all symptoms disappear after a short time, because bacteria cannot multiply in an unfavorable environment. But this does not relieve the man from the obligation of treatment. Often the disease becomes a simple carrier state, which can infect sexual partners. In most cases, carriage turns into a chronic disease.
The most effective drugs
If thrush is detected, you need to immediately proceed to its treatment: in the early stages of the development of the pathology, it is much easier to get rid of it, since the therapy does not require taking strong medications. Most often, doctors prescribe the following remedies for thrush:
- Zalain;
- Clotrimazole;
- Ketoconazole;
- Miconazole;
- Natamycin;
- Imidazole;
- Econazole;
- Sertaconazole.
During the course of treatment, it is necessary to avoid douching, as they injure the vaginal mucosa and can lead to the development of complications and the addition of a secondary infection.
- Fluconazole;
- Flucostat;
- Diflucan;
- Ciskan;
- Mikosist;
- Mycoflucan;
- Mycomax.
Stabilization of hormonal levels
In rare cases, the disease may fade into the background if you work to restore hormonal levels. A woman's hormonal background often undergoes changes throughout her life.
The disappearance of thrush in the first days of menstruation is due to the fact that in 2-3 days the level of estrogen sharply decreases. Because of this, the acidity of the environment increases and the protective function of the vaginal microflora decreases. With simple hygiene procedures, sensitive areas can easily be affected by mild mechanical impact. This creates an ideal environment for the development of fungal diseases. During menstruation, estrogen returns to its normal value, which is a common reason for the disappearance of viral fungi.
The role of yeast fungi in microflora disturbances
Approximately 97-98% of the vaginal flora in a healthy woman is lactic acid bacteria. Due to them, an acidic environment is formed and a barrier is created for the penetration of pathogens. The remaining 2-3% are opportunistic microbes that may be present on the human body, but do not cause disease. Microorganisms classified as pathogenic should not normally be detected in the vaginal environment.
Opportunistic flora includes gram-positive cocci, anaerobic bacilli, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida and some other bacteria. They are under the control of the body's defense systems. Normal flora is part of these systems. If the normal flora is disrupted (for example, after a course of antibiotics), the defense mechanisms are weakened and genital candidiasis may develop.
When, under the influence of treatment or with the mobilization of the body's forces, the restoration of normal flora occurs, the reproduction of opportunistic flora is suspended. Therefore, the answer to the question - can thrush go away on its own - is affirmative only in relation to the symptoms. The pathogen usually remains in the body. If the normal flora in the vagina is not restored, thrush will not go away on its own.
Does the disease go away on its own?
If the girl did not carry out procedures to destroy the fungus in the body, a positive result in the disappearance occurs in very rare situations. Sometimes the onset of an illness can be fraught with complications that are sure to remind you of themselves.
Doctors are still discussing the amount of time spent eliminating candidiasis. The differences occur due to the large number of factors that affect the body's ability to heal itself. The reason for the slow process is age, treatment and individual shortcomings of the person.
In case of rapid disappearance of symptoms, it is best to contact a gynecologist who conducts special studies. There is a high risk that bacteria can develop without showing any symptoms. The disease will become chronic, which will greatly affect the usual way of life.
Many girls note that the disease goes away, you just need to change your diet, take vitamins and completely give up bad habits. This, of course, will have a positive effect on the functioning of the body, but will not get rid of infection. Such cases of disappearance are isolated and are determined by specific features. In the event of the development of chronic candidiasis, which is in a latent form, actions will become risky for the functioning of the body. In some cases, this leads to infertility and the development of other problems of the genitourinary system.
To be treated or not
Although thrush can go away on its own without treatment, if it occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor. This recommendation is due to the fact that the symptoms of candidiasis are similar to those of other sexual diseases, for example, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia.
Also, untreated candidiasis can become chronic, contributing to the emergence of pathological symptoms with each weakening of the immune system. Therefore, if the thrush goes away on its own, it is necessary to take a smear for flora, which will confirm the disappearance of the disease. If it has not disappeared, but has entered a passive stage, it must be further treated.
To normalize the microflora of a woman’s vagina and cure a man of candidiasis, it is necessary to follow an integrated approach. Moreover, only one of the partners cannot be treated, since the risk of re-infection during sexual contact increases.
The optimal therapeutic method for eliminating candidiasis is the careful selection of antibiotics, drugs for local treatment of the affected area, and immunomodulators.
Treatment
When visiting a doctor, you will have to take smears of the vaginal mucosa in order to accurately determine the type of infectious pathogen. The gynecologist will tell you whether special therapy will be performed. Many of the pathogens are not resistant to drugs.
You should not treat prescribed medications with negligence. Often, from a single dose of one vaginal suppository or ointment, the symptoms of the disease disappear in girls. Because of this, girls often put medications in a distant drawer. This should not be done; doctors prescribe medications indicating the number of days required to use the medications. This will help prevent relapses and reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria.
In addition to the girl, the sexual partner must take the medications. For prevention, it is better to take special baths containing a small amount of soda. An environment with a high soda content is unacceptable for the development of pathogenic infections.
Degree of vaginal cleanliness
Sometimes nothing bothers a woman, but when examining a vaginal smear, a certain amount of candida is detected. Then you need to make a decision - what to do about it. Is the presence of opportunistic microorganisms dangerous, is it thrush or just a “carrier”, and can this condition go away on its own.
To determine how dangerous the detection of fungi is to health, the concept of the degree of vaginal cleanliness is used. The number of yeast cells and other opportunistic organisms (and in some cases, infectious agents) detected on a smear corresponds to the degree of trouble in this area. And it depends on the degree of cleanliness of the vagina whether thrush can go away on its own without treatment, or whether you will have to undergo a course of antifungal therapy. There are four degrees of vaginal cleanliness:
Prevention
At the end of the treatment, contact your gynecologist to prescribe preventive actions to reduce the risk of the disease. It would be more logical to use prevention methods that reduce the likelihood of fungus appearing.
- Healthy lifestyle. In the morning, it is better to do a series of minimal physical exercises that keep the body in good shape throughout the day.
- Proper nutrition will help boost immunity and hormonal levels. Fruits, vegetables and nuts need to be added to the daily diet. An excellent preventive measure is taking vitamin complexes that help restore missing microelements.
- Intimate hygiene comes first. After prolonged activity, the genitals sweat quite a lot. It is better to wash with the help of special medical means.
- It is worth minimizing the risk of stress that weakens the immune system.
In order for the reproductive system to function as it should, it is better not to neglect prevention methods. In rare cases, the disease will fade into the background. More often than not, this leads to serious consequences. With the help of special treatment, you can not only eliminate unpleasant diseases, but also prevent the development of new ones.
Summarize
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We realized that candidiasis, like any infectious disease, requires immediate medical treatment. You should not leave the disease to chance. If any symptoms of candidiasis occur, you should consult a specialist for an accurate diagnosis and recommendations for its treatment.
Do not try to treat yourself, as any medication has restrictions on its use and side effects. In some situations, self-medication can lead to serious health problems.
