What home remedies can I use for thrush while pregnant?

What home remedies can I use for thrush while pregnant?

Home remedies

• Over-the-counter treatments. Antifungal treatments in the form of creams or pessaries can be purchased over the counter to treat yeast infections.
• Boric acid.
• Tea tree oil.
• Probiotic supplements.
• Natural yogurt.
• Coconut oil.
• Garlic.
• Oil of oregano.

Are thrush pessaries safe during pregnancy?

Clotrimazole pessaries and internal and external cream are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.

What can you take for thrush when pregnant?

Treating thrush during pregnancy Thrush during pregnancy can be treated with cream or a tablet inserted in the vagina (a pessary) that contains clotrimazole or a similar antifungal drug. Normally, thrush can also be treated with antifungal tablets called fluconazole.

Can thrush pessaries cause miscarriage?

Can using clotrimazole in pregnancy cause miscarriage? There is no scientific proof that clotrimazole use during early pregnancy causes miscarriage. Two studies of miscarriage have been carried out, and while one showed no increased risk with clotrimazole use, the other showed a slightly increased risk.

Is tea tree oil in vagina safe during pregnancy?

‘I do recommend tea tree oil in a bath with sea salt to help tissue healing after a vaginal birth, but never as a douche or on a tampon – there is no medical evidence to support this practice, but there is evidence of harm from douching.

Is canesten tablet safe during pregnancy?

Use in pregnancy: Experimental and clinical investigations indicates that Canesten does not have any harmful effects on the mother and child when administered during pregnancy. Sanitation of the birth canal should be ensured particularly during the last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy.

How long does thrush take to clear after pessary?

The symptoms of thrush should disappear within three days of treatment. If no improvement is seen after seven days you must tell your doctor. If the infection returns after seven days you may use one further treatment, but if you have more than two infections within six months you should see your doctor.

How do you get rid of thrush when pregnant?

Treatment for oral thrush

1. fluconazole (Diflucan), an oral antifungal medication.
2. clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), an antifungal medication that’s available as a lozenge.
3. nystatin (Nystop, Nyata), an antifungal mouthwash that you can swish in your mouth or swab in your baby’s mouth.

What to do if you have thrush during pregnancy?

You can phone your midwife or GP and ask for a prescription over the telephone. Thrush is often a systemic condition, meaning that it affects many systems in your body and will need treatment from within. Treatment like creams and pessaries only treat a small part of the problem and only temporarily.

Is it safe to have a pessary during pregnancy?

Pessaries are also safe but be aware you’ll need to insert them carefully. Thrush is very common in pregnancy and although it won’t harm your growing baby, it can be very uncomfortable for you.

Is it safe to take thrush cream orally?

While the chemicals in pessaries and thrush creams are safe, research in January 2016 suggests a link between Fluconazole – the main ingredient in anti-thrush pills that you take by mouth (oral) – and a 50% increased risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

Are there any over the counter treatments for vaginal thrush?

There are several over-the-counter creams and pessaries available to treat vaginal thrush. Although your pharmacist will be able to advise you on the latest recommended treatments and which to use during pregnancy, they will not sell you treatment unless it has been prescribed by a doctor.