09/01/2026
📌 WHAT IS VULVO CANDIDIASIS? 🧜♀️
Vulvo candidiasis is a fungal infection of the lower female reproductive tract.
It is also called ‘thrush’ or ‘yeast’ infection.
This infection is very common, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one episode in their lifetime. 📌 WHAT CAUSES IT? 🎗️
90% of candidiasis cases are caused by Candida albicans.
Candida albicans are present as part of the va**nal flora, however it causes an infection when there’s an overgrowth.
📌 WHAT SYMPTOMS WILL YOU EXPERIENCE? 😕
- Intense itching in the va**nal area
- Burning sensation during urination or in*******se
- Thick, white and odorless discharge that looks like cheese
- Redness or swelling of the v***a
- Soreness or rash in the va**nal area.
📌 WHAT SYMPTOMS WILL YOU EXPERIENCE? 😕
- Intense itching in the va**nal area
- Burning sensation during urination or in*******se
- Thick, white and odorless discharge that looks like cheese
- Redness or swelling of the v***a
- Soreness or rash in the va**nal area 📌 HOW IS IT TREATED? 💊
Treatment is done using;
- Topical antifungals
- Anti-fungal tablets
- Vaginal inserts
Probiotics are also given to re-introduce healthy bacteria to the va**na.
📌 8 REASONS YOU KEEP HAVING THIS INFECTION. 🪧
- You engage in unprotected s*xual in*******se
- You do**he; Wash with scented soap
- You abuse antibiotics/ Take it when not indicated
- You take in a lot of sugar/ You have uncontrolled diabetes
- You stay in wet clothes for sometime after swimming or working out
- You wear tight, synthetic, damp or dark colored underwear
- You’re pregnant or use estrogen containing contraceptives
- You have a weak immune system from disease conditions
- You’re genetically predispose 📌 WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? 👩⚕️
- Maintain proper hygiene; Don’t use harsh soaps, keep the va**nal area clean and dry always.
- Wear breathable underwear; Choose cotton panties, avoid tight clothes, change out of wet clothes immediately.
- Control blood sugar, reduce intake of sugar and carbonated drinks, take cranberry juice instead.
- Don’t take antibiotics if you don’t need it, it kills the beneficial bacteria in the va**na.
- Avoid unprotected s*x with multiple partners, use water based lubricants and always urinate after s*x.
- Boost your immune system; exercise, eat healthy food and manage stress
🦠Use probiotics; It reintroduces beneficial bacteria to the va**na.
- Go for regular checkups, to rule out any underlying condition
Finally, boric acid suppositories are very helpful in cases of recurrence.
N.b They shouldn’t be used as first line treatment.
📌Bottom line
Vaginal candidiasis is usually due to an imbalance of the va**nal pH.
It is known as an opportunistic infection because it takes advantage of any shift to invade.
Maintaining a good personal hygiene is key.
