Candidiasis or as it is popularly called, thrush, suffered at least once in every woman's life. Everyone knows the discomfort associated with thrush. It is intolerable itching in the crotch area, restless sleep and insomnia even arose, the rejection of intimate life, worsening of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, especially during menstruation severity and more.

Someone seeking to quickly get to the doctor and begin treatment, and someone manages household methods. In general, the thrush itself harmless and respond well to treatment, the main point is timely and adequate treatment of candidiasis. Untreated or nedolechennaya thrush is fraught with many complications. So before you go to self-medicate, it is necessary to imagine what dangerous candidiasis.

What is candidiasis?

Candidiasis - a disease that affects the skin and mucous membranes the yeast genus Candida. These fungi are pathogenic microflora and a small amount present in the skin, mucous membranes of the mouth and genitals. Under normal circumstances, Candida does not cause harm to the body, but under the influence of unfavorable factors, they begin to proliferate, causing candidiasis. The most common vaginal candidiasis (Candida colpitis) and oral. Vaginal candidiasis affects women, and oral candidiasis is the participation of infants and newborns. Candidiasis is not uncommon in men, although it is a disease and not related to genital infections. Infection occurs after oral-genital and anal sex.

Causes of Candida

The disease develops on the background of weakened immunity. Factors that lead to suppression of the immune defense of the body:

• chronic infection;
• disorders in the hormonal balance;
• endocrine disorders (thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus);
• Candida infection of the patient;
• stress, hypovitaminosis;
• hot climate;
• wearing tight underwear;
• pregnancy;
• prolonged use of antibiotics.

How dangerous candidiasis during pregnancy

During pregnancy, candidiasis occurs in approximately 70% of women. This is due to two factors. Firstly, during pregnancy occurs hormonal changes the body, and secondly, is immunnosupressivnym pregnancy state (due to the action of progesterone), resulting in disrupted normal vaginal flora and intestine.

Candidiasis is caused during this period is dangerous for both the fetus and the mother. Perhaps the rising penetration of agent (through the cervix) to the fetus, amniotic waters Amniotic fluid - how important they are to the health of women and children?   and shell, causing their infection (horionamnionit, amnion infection of the fetus). It is fraught with premature birth Premature birth - Recognize the signals of the body in time   or miscarriage. Chronic infection in the fetus violated his natal development, which leads to malnutrition. Also candidiasis during pregnancy is dangerous development of intrauterine fetal oxygen deficiency (hypoxia). Infection of membranes is the cause of premature rupture of water. The defeat of the birth canal mother fungus reduces their elasticity and stretch that leads to rupture during childbirth. In the postpartum period is a high risk of septic complications (endometritis). During delivery, the risk of fetal infection (even with cesarean section). Newborn girls as a result of infection of the vulva may develop adhesions (adhesions) of the labia.

What is dangerous for women candidiasis

If you are delayed or inadequate treatment of vaginal candidiasis occurs chronic process. It is fraught with not only a permanent worsening of the disease, but also the spread of infection to other parts of the urinary tract. Vaginal candidiasis can cause erosion of the cervix, chronic endometritis Endometritis - take care of their own immunity , Cystitis, urethritis, and even pyelonephritis. Chronic candidiasis can lead to infertility. Spin is a symptom of vaginal candidiasis, is a favorable environment for the life of other pathological microorganisms.

Anna Sozinova

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