Vaginal thrush treatment

What thrush is

Vaginal thrush is a common condition, and many women will have it at some point in their lives. Some get it again and again. It’s a fungal infection, usually caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Candida albicans. This yeast normally lives in the digestive system, on the skin and in the vagina, but some things upset the vagina’s pH balance and trigger an episode.

Symptoms

• itching, irritation or a burning feeling around the vagina
• sometimes a thick, white or creamy discharge

How we can help

Not everything that looks like thrush is thrush, so it’s worth talking to a pharmacist before you buy a treatment. For your safety, we’ll ask a few questions in private to check it’s right for you, then recommend and supply the treatment as if your doctor had prescribed it.

What happens when you come in

1. Ask at the counter

   Say you’d like to talk to a pharmacist. You don’t have to explain why in front of anyone.

2. Talk it through in private

   We’ll ask about your symptoms, your health and any medicines you take, so we know the treatment is safe for you.

3. Leave with treatment, or a plan

   If it’s suitable, we’ll treat you there and then, as if your doctor had prescribed it. If not, we’ll explain why and help you get the right care.