do you think condoms can give you thrush?

Answer 1

I'm allergic to most lubes - they give me a rash, so condoms do too. It's really anoying but I sill use them of course! I imagine they can make thrush worse cos chemicals, soap etc. does. I've thought about using femidoms cos they wouldn't rub around that area where you get thrush, but am scared to! xx

btw, don't you wish men would stop answering questions in WOMANS health?!? - they are disgusting perves - do they think we value their comments?

Answer 2

A condom is made from Latex and has no ability to give you thrush.
You need to be treated for thrush... if that is what you have.
If you are allergic to the latex in a condom, then obviously you will react to it. Dont forget if you use a spermicide , that can dry out on your penis if you dont clean up a little after sexual activity, that has a tendancy to look like thrush..... but get along to yer GP and ask for latex free condoms or if thats to embarrasing, try out your local family planning clinic or Genito - urinary clinic at the local hospital.

Condoms do not cause thrush in you or a partner...

Answer 3

I don't know but I use condoms because the Pill gives me thrush. I had a friend who was allergic to latex and condoms gave her a rash.

For the guy above (dick), I am also married but I use condoms because we don't want 20 children. Don't make awful assumptions about strangers.

For the guy below (macruadhi), in the UK, thrush is a vaginal yeast infection. Thrush in the mouth is called oral thrush. British people do not use the term yeast infection.

Answer 4

I have had similar problems in the past. It turns out that I am allegic to the latex in condoms and this was causing an allergic reaction which can often be confused with thrush. I would suggest using non-latex condoms and you will notice a huge difference.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Thrush is one of the symptoms of the yeast infection also known as candida albicans fungus. Check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org for some basic info. I don't think a fresh condom can give one thrush. It is more likely coming from the rectal area and being communicated to the other body areas.

Answer 7

Thrush is a fungal infection so a condom will not infect you but the person using it may well have infected you. If you have persistent vaginal thrush, you need to make sure you and your partner are treated to prevent reinfection.

There are other causes of vaginal thrush. Some women are just prone to it.Try wearing cotton undergarments to prevent fungal growth and speak to your doctor or gynaecologist about treatment programs.

Answer 8

I actually had this a lot and thats why me and my husband stopped using them.
I suggest if you do want contraceptive, use the pill, or the 12 week injection maybe? With the injection...you dont normally even have a epriod so quite good, but down side is that when you come off the jab, it can take 12-18 months to throughoughly leave your system, so no baby trying for a while.
xx

Answer 9

yes...... i know someone who has this problem. Go to the doctor if you think you have thrush, as it is easily treated woth creams and pessarys.

If you are in a stable relationship, consider using an alternate method of contraception such as the pill, coil, or implant.

Answer 10

Thrush or Thrusht?Condoms prolong ejaculation time.