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Vaginal Thrush — Confidential Advice from an Online Doctor

Thrush is a common yeast infection and nothing to be embarrassed about. If it is your first time, it keeps coming back or treatment from the pharmacy has not worked, talk to a doctor.

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Common symptoms

  • Itching and soreness around the vagina
  • A white, thick discharge, usually without a strong smell
  • Stinging when you pass urine or during sex

When to see a doctor rather than a pharmacist

  • It is your first time having these symptoms
  • You are pregnant, or under 16 or over 60
  • You have thrush more than twice in six months
  • Treatment has not worked
  • The discharge smells, is green or yellow, or you have tummy pain or bleeding — this may be a different infection

A confidential conversation

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, health and any risk of a sexually transmitted infection, and advise whether treatment or a test is needed. Consultations are confidential and are not recorded.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get treatment for thrush online?

Where your doctor considers it appropriate after the consultation, they can advise or prescribe treatment, sent to your pharmacy.

Is thrush a sexually transmitted infection?

No, but some STIs cause similar symptoms, so your doctor may suggest a test.

Official sources and further reading

This page is general information for patients in Ireland, not a diagnosis or personal medical advice. If you are worried about your health, speak to a doctor. In an emergency call 112 or 999.

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