Thrush (candidiasis genital tract, vagina) is sufficiently frequent disease lactation. This is due to the female body while breastfeeding (undervalued immunity, errors in diet, stress, fatigue and so on.).
symptoms
The signs of yeast infection in nursing mothers are standard for this disease symptoms:
• Discharge from the genital tract. Have a white color expressed by weak acidic or sour flavor (depending on the concentration of the pathogenic fungus), cheesy, with lumps are relatively abundant.
• Itching vaginal cavity and the surface of the labia majora.
• Redness of the mucosa of the vagina and labia lips.
• Burning of the genital tract and urethra increasing during urination.
• Increased sensitivity of the genitals, until the pain during active sex.
• The smear (microscopic examination) determined fungi Candida.
• In the investigation of excretions cell culture growth occurs in the yeast pathogens special container and subsequent microscopic examination.
Causes of thrush
Causes of thrush in lactation quite extensive, and their correct identification of an individual patient will allow to easily save a woman from the disease and its unpleasant symptoms. By osnovnymetiologicheskim factor in the development of the genital tract candidiasis during breastfeeding include:
• malnutrition - an excess in the diet of sugar, flour and starch (white rice, and potatoes);
• diabetes;
• Obesity and overweight;
• chronic inflammation in the body, particularly the genitals;
• Features the immune system in breast-feeding women;
• renal operation, liver and thyroid gland;
• intestinal dysbiosis;
• antibiotics for more than 2 weeks;
• receiving hormonal therapy (including contraception);
• immunodeficiency;
• sexual intercourse with an infected person or carrier of yeast;
• wearing of synthetic underwear;
• vaginal trauma and external genital organs;
• vitamin deficiency;
• stress and chronic fatigue, leading to depletion of the body.
During the period of lactation to treat thrush applied power correction. Without this, the disease is fairly easy returns and becomes chronic. It recommended a complete rejection of the lung (fast) carbohydrates, which are a breeding ground for fungi. These include white sugar, white rice, potatoes, from refined wheat products (white bread, biscuits, cakes, pasta and so on.).
prevention Basics Thrush will avoid the development of the disease in lactating women. The main activities for the prevention of candidiasis during lactation:
• adherence to proper diet (with the exception of sugar, wheat products, potatoes and white rice);
• observance of sleep and rest, to ensure maximum relaxation and calm the body and the nervous system;
• the use of multivitamins for lactating women;
• wearing underwear made from natural fabrics;
• antibiotics no more than 14 consecutive days.
