Thrush Treatment - pregnant

8 replies

Lou0808 · 27/12/2019 21:34

Has anyone used Thrush treatment when pregnant?
I was prescribed a pessary, used one and found it sooo uncomfortable.
I spoke to my GP and she’s prescribed an internal cream instead.
It’s a pre filled applicator. It says it’s fine to use in pregnancy but I’ve read some things saying applicators shouldn’t be used.

I really need to use something to treat this but the pessary was just awful.

Anyone else used the cream with the applicator when pregnant?
30+6 weeks.

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dementedpixie · 27/12/2019 21:37

Just dont put the applicator in too far

Boiledeggandtoast · 27/12/2019 21:43

I can remember using thrush treatment when I was pregnant with DS1 some 25 years ago. I was paranoid about using anything and rang the out of hours doctor service who said it would be fine, and so it was. I was about the same stage of pregnancy as you and I think it was Canestan that I used. Sorry I can't remember whether it was a pessary or cream.

ThinkPink71 · 27/12/2019 22:07

I used a gel pessary without the applicator & it worked fine and was perfectly safe. x

R2D2abc · 27/12/2019 22:13

I had this and used cream Canesten only. You can apply it with your fingers if you're scared of the applicator. I've read recently a few doctors recommended doing so, although you could use applicator but with caution.

riceandwhisky · 28/12/2019 13:46

Hey, I've suffered with thrush BADLY in my life in general as any smallest hormonal change will bring it back. So frustrating! When I got pregnant I got it instantly (one of the first signs I was) and used gel pessaries to get rid of it. Then I accidentally found Opti Bac in my local pharmacy which is a probiotic and I swear by it. I take one every day. Bit expensive but honestly worth it. I am now pregnant for the second time, never stopped taking the probiotic and (touch wood) no thrush this time!

rhowton · 28/12/2019 19:22

The applicator will be absolutely fine!! Xx

Halloweenbabyy · 28/12/2019 19:56

I’ve had about 3/4 of them. Still have thrush 😭

anonnancy · 28/12/2019 21:15

I was prescribed canesten combi (pessary and external cream) and it sorted me right out thankfully.

Annoying that I had to get a prescription for it though as the pharmacist wouldn't sell it to me over the counter due to being pregnant ...

But my GP was very happy to prescribe

I just didn't use the applicator to insert the pessary so maybe just put the cream in without using the applicator.

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