THE SUN: Agonising thrush ‘like torture’ for many women – as cases of the infection soar

Press/Media: Research

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In many cases it's mild, but new research from the University of Manchester suggests recurrent thrush is making life "hell" for more and more women.

Cases are expected to rise to 158million by 2030, according to a review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

"Recurrent vulvovaginal thrush is common, debilitating and complex," said lead author Dr Riina Rautemaa-Richardson.

"Myths, unnecessary worry and stigma are associated with it as medical professionals struggle to understand it.

Period	6 Aug 2018

Title	ITCH YOU CAN'T SCRATCH Agonising thrush ‘like torture’ for many women – as cases of the infection soar
Media name/outlet	The Sun
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	6/08/18
Description	In many cases it's mild, but new research from the University of Manchester suggests recurrent thrush is making life "hell" for more and more women. Cases are expected to rise to 158million by 2030, according to a review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. "Recurrent vulvovaginal thrush is common, debilitating and complex," said lead author Dr Riina Rautemaa-Richardson. "Myths, unnecessary worry and stigma are associated with it as medical professionals struggle to understand it.
URL	https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6950880/thrush-infection-women-symptoms-causes/
Persons	Riina Richardson