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THRUSH IS GETTING ME DOWN

Q I used to suffer with thrush but, up until recently, I hadn’t had an attack for years. I don’t know whether it is linked to the change (I haven’t had a period for nine months) but I am sore and itchy down below. I have tried various treatments with only mild relief. Can you recommend anything?

A Your symptoms may be linked to a lack of oestrogen associated with the menopause. Your GP will be able to confirm this by examining you. If this is the case, you can either use a non-hormonal vaginal moisturising cream available over the counter in pharmacies or your GP can prescribe oestrogen cream or pessaries.