Thrush in men and women

Symptoms of thrush depend on where it is on the body. It usually causes itchiness, irritation and a white discharge that looks like cottage cheese.

Thrush can usually be treated with antifungal medicine from a doctor or pharmacist. Treatment should work within 1 or 2 weeks.

Thrush can usually be treated with antifungal medicine from a doctor or pharmacist. Treatment should work within 1 or 2 weeks.

You’re more likely to get thrush if your skin is irritated or damaged, you're taking antibiotics or you have poorly controlled diabetes.

Thrush is a yeast (fungal) infection that can affect the vagina, penis and skin.