Thrush is a common problem although it occurs much less often in men than it does in women.
- Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast called Candida albicans.
- It’s normal to have Candida on your penis and testicles and most of the time it doesn’t cause any problems.
- However, sometimes certain factors disrupt the natural balance, causing the Candida to multiply.
- Symptoms include soreness, itchiness and irritation of the head of your penis and discomfort when peeing or having sex.
- Thrush is more likely to happen if you’ve been on antibiotics, have poorly controlled diabetes, have a weakened immune system or a sexual partner with untreated
- It can be treated with an antifungal medicine.
Your risk of getting thrush increases if you
- have recently been on a course of antibiotics or steroids
- have diabetes and your blood glucose is not under control
- have a tight foreskin, as it is can be difficult to clean and dry the area under the foreskin.
- have a weakened immune system, such as from chemotherapy
- wearing tight-fitting clothes
- use fragranced soaps and shower gels which may irritate the penis
- have a sexual partner with untreated
Thrush symptoms in men include:
- a red rash at the tip of your penis or under your foreskin
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- soreness or itching of your penis
- a white discharge from the end of your penis (like cottage cheese)
- an unpleasant smell
- difficulty pulling back your foreskin.
- pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex.
The signs and symptoms of thrush are a lot like symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If left untreat. These conditions can increase your risk of getting other STIs. If you’re not sure that you have thrush, see your healthcare provider.
If you’ve had thrush diagnose in the past and you know the symptoms. You can buy antifungal creams from a pharmacist. However as the symptoms of thrush are are same as other conditions (eg STIs, dermatitis) it’s recommended that you see your healthcare provider for an examination so you get the right diagnosis and treatment.
See your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of thrush and you:
- are having symptoms for the first time
- are under 16 years or over 60 years old
- have treated yourself with treatment from the pharmacy, but your symptoms have not gone away.
- have a history of STIs, or have had any unprotected sexual contact.