Candida During Pregnancy: What Happens, Symptoms, What to Use
Introduction
A pregnant woman's body goes through many changes, which can increase the risk of having to deal with conditions like pregnancy candidiasis.
If you've heard about it and are wondering what it is, how it occurs and, above all, how to treat it, this article is perfect for you!
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What is Candida in Pregnancy?
When we mention candidiasis during pregnancy , we are referring to a vaginal infection.
Its onset is caused by the uncontrolled proliferation of yeast-like fungi (mycetes) belonging to the Candida species at the level of the vaginal microbiota.
In most cases, the problem is caused by a type of fungus known as Candida albicans (we are talking about 85 - 90% of diagnoses).
How to tell if I have thrush during pregnancy?
Candidiasis during pregnancy can manifest itself with symptoms similar to those of other infections or, in general, typical of pregnancy.
Here are the main ones (typical of candidiasis even at times of life other than pregnancy):
Odorless white discharges of significant consistency;
itching sensation at the vulvar and vaginal level;
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pain during sexual intercourse ;
obvious redness of the vulvar area.