Many girls faced with such a diagnosis as thrush. In medicine he is called candidiasis. The disease is caused by the Candida fungus, which under certain circumstances begins to develop intensively, and this leads to unpleasant symptoms of the disease. Do not bypass the problem and expectant mothers. They should be more attentive to the treatment of thrush during pregnancy in the first trimester. After all, this delicate situation requires a special approach, especially at the beginning of the period when all the fetal systems are laid.
Causes of thrush in pregnant women
Candidiasis rarely overshadows the perfect waiting time for crumbs and there are explanations for this. First of all, this period is associated with hormonal changes. The gestagens begin to predominate in the hormonal balance. And they contribute to the development of the fungus.
It should also be noted that after conception there is a natural decrease in immunity - so nature cares that the body does not reject the fruit, because it is perceived by the immune system as an alien body. But also a decrease in protective forces is the cause of reproduction by the Candida fungus. Causes for the disease can be colds, antibiotics, poor nutrition.
Treatment of thrush in pregnant women in the first trimester
A woman should not self-medicate, even if she had previously been treated for candidiasis. Do not independently decide on the use of medicines. It must be remembered that many of them can be contraindicated to future mothers.
The doctor will tell you what to treat the thrush in the first trimester of pregnancy and will answer all the questions in detail.
At the beginning of the period, tablets can not be used to treat this disease. They are prescribed only in the 2nd and 3rd trimester, and for this there must be strict indications. For treatment of thrush during pregnancy in the first trimester recommend drugs for topical application. It can be candles, gels, ointments. Do not syringe , as they can cause miscarriage.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, candles "Pimafucin" or "Hexicon" are prescribed for thrush. After 2-3 days of therapy, improvements should be seen.
Future moms should remember the following:
- Candidiasis must necessarily be treated, because a neglected form of the disease can harm the crumb;
- To take a course of therapy you need a sexual partner;
- those who have undergone candidiasis during pregnancy are recommended to undergo preventive treatment before giving birth.