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Thrush whilst pregnant

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nerf54 · 15/05/2025 08:39

I’m currently 30 weeks pregnant and have what I suspected was thrush for what seems like months. My midwife took a swab a few weeks ago and said there was a slight infection and gave me an unbranded “canestan” pessary for 3 nights which did certainly help pretty much straight away for a little while.

All symptoms had returned and my GP (over the online triage form) has now prescribed a weeks course or canestan pessaries. First one last night, and this morning I feel even more uncomfortable if anything, still sore, irritated and a little swollen.

Has anyone had anything similar? Please tell me canestan will kick in v soon!? Anything anyone else can recommend to soothe a little. I’ve swapped to 100% cotton underwear etc already.

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Smoronic · 15/05/2025 08:40

Try probiotics. I can't remember but there are certain ones that are supposed to stop thrush. Make sure they're safe in pregnancy obviously.

HowDoYouSolveAProblemLikeMyRear · 15/05/2025 08:42

Applying yoghurt (plain!) can help. And drink as much water as you can manage.

I got thrush in pregnancy too. So uncomfortable. Hope yours eases soon.

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