can you use tampons when you've got thrush?

[jaybird]

riduculous of me to get to this age and not know, but this is the first time i've had a bout of thrush (not the most pleasant thing in the world!). i've just taken a canesten tablet, but have also just come on - can i use tampons or not?
also, will my DH need to be treated? (we had sex the day before i got it - sorry a bit too much detail!) and if he does what do i get for him?
ta, in advance!

Best to treat DH whenever you get an attack, he can have same treatment as you. (well, maybe not the pessaries )

Tampons not the best idea. I actually stopped using them years ago because they can be a big cause of thrush - something to do with causing too much of the natural vaginal flora to dry out - now that might be too much detail!

It would be best to get him to apply canesten cream (or you could do it for him ). Can't do him any harm, and makes certain that you don't get re-infected.

I've found that using a Mooncup is by far the most comfortable sanpro during a bout of thrush. Of course then I sterilise it every day, rather than once a month as normal.

Also, using Lactacyd Replenishing Wash (I think that's what it's called) instead of soap really soothes.

Get dh a tube of Canesten 1% and get him to use it even if he's not showing any symptoms - he can pass thrush back to you without having any sign that he's got it.

Agree about not using tampons, too - they could make the thrush worse and will probably be uncomfortable anyway.

thanks guys, how long will it take for the tablet to work? i've got a big wedding coming up at the weekend and don't really want to be using sanitary towels with my nice, floaty wedding outfit!

The Canestan Duo - tablet & cream - or the Diflucan Once works really fast. It's pretty dear (well, of course it is - women use it more than men, so it's BOUND to be ) but worth every penny for the relief it brings.

sorry to be graphic now, but i've just cracked and used a tampon. it's just too messy as well as having cream to think about! - do you think it will make matters worse?