Etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment of thrush during pregnancy

Etiology of thrush

This disease is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans. He is the causative agent of thrush in 85-90% of cases. The remaining 10-15% fall on other fungi from the genus Candida. It should be noted that these microorganisms reside on the mucous membrane of the vagina and are normal. So Candida Albicans should be referred to conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. Diseases this fungus is able to cause only when the general or local immunity of a woman is violated. Often, a similar phenomenon is observed when a woman has a sexual partner who is changing, she uses drugs that reduce the resistance of the body, with diseases manifested by weakening of immunity, or during pregnancy. It is worth noting that during pregnancy, a physiological decrease in the immune properties of the body is observed, so that the fetus could develop without any obstacles from the future of his mother.

What are the symptoms of thrush?

This disease is characterized by the presence of 3 main signs: the appearance of whitish foamy discharge, as well as burning and itching in the area of the external genitalia. With regard to pathological discharge, they are often moderate in number, but in some cases their volume is very significant. A very characteristic feature of itching and burning, observed in vaginal candidiasis, is their amplification in certain situations. These include urination, the onset of menstruation, and sexual intercourse. It is the unpleasant sensations that arise in these situations that force a woman to begin treatment of the thrush as early as possible during pregnancy. In addition, women in the situation are much more often compared to others being checked by a gynecologist and taking tests, so no wonder that the detectability among them is somewhat higher. This is a fairly positive phenomenon, since timely treatment of thrush during pregnancy is an integral aspect of the health of not only the mother, but also the fetus.

How should I treat vaginal candidiasis?

Folk treatment of thrush in women without appropriate appointments from qualified specialists is unacceptable, since this can be dangerous for the fetus. Among the folk methods, which are often found in the recommendations of doctors, you should highlight all sorts of baths with decoctions of chamomile or oak bark. The fact is that these plants have in their composition a natural antiseptic, completely Safe for the mother and fetus. Naturally, most often they act only as additional measures of therapy. Effective treatment of thrush during pregnancy is carried out with the help of antimycotic drugs. However, most of the most effective drugs can not be used. Unfortunately, safe for the fetus drugs to treat thrush are far from the most effective. Of these, the most commonly used is "Pimafucin". In addition, treatment of thrush during pregnancy is supplemented by rational hygienic care for the external genitalia and vagina.