How to treat thrush in the first trimester

A yeast infection in pregnant women develops quite often. Reduced immunity and sudden hormonal changes cause the vaginal flora changes begin to develop pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The first symptom of yeast infection in the first trimester of pregnancy are vaginal discharge with white colour and cheesy consistency. They can be so abundant that you'll need to use shims.

Appear itching, burning, pain. Thrush prevents lead a normal lifestyle, prevents the normal sleep. In the first trimester of pregnancy it can be a real cause of miscarriage. There is a risk of intrauterine infection of the fetus. Yeast infection treatment during pregnancy is difficult because most drugs are toxic to the fetus. One of the medicines permitted for use in the first trimester of pregnancy, is "Pimafucin". Its active ingredient (natamycin) is not absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin and mucous membranes.

Use "Pimafucin" course duration from 3 to 9 days (depending on the stage of development of thrush). Introduce the suppository deep into the vagina while in the supine position. Use drug 1 times a day, preferably before bedtime. In most cases, from the use of "Pimafucin" in the early stages of pregnancy develops a positive effect. Contraindications to the use of the drug is hypersensitivity to its components. Adverse effects "Pipamazine" include: burning sensation, mild irritation.

To other drugs for the treatment of thrush in the first trimester of pregnancy are candles with "Nystatin". These need to be applied 1 time per day during 9-10 days. Also designate candles "Natamycin" (course of treatment - 5-6 days), suppositories "Betadine" (duration of use is 5-6 days). Cream "Betadine" additionally lubricate the vulva. The drug "Candide" in the form of vaginal tablets, topical, cream to use for 7-10 days. Popular remedies for the treatment of yeast infection "Butoconazole", "Terzian" may only be applied after 30 weeks of pregnancy.

Alleviate the symptoms of a yeast infection soda cleaning. Because the Candida fungi live only in an acidic medium, the alkaline solution prevents their reproduction. Douching during pregnancy is prohibited, you only need to wash the vulva with warm water and baking soda. Club soda can be replaced with a decoction of oak bark.