Prolapse and Yeast Infections

Body: 

I know thrush is a common topic on this forum, and I've been reading over many posts, but can anyone tell me what the connection between POP and thrush is? Is there a connection?

Since the symptoms of my cystocele became noticable I have had recurring thrush. I'm working on that with changes to diet, drinking lots of water, not wearing anything that will rub against me etc. I also made my own balm with beeswax and coconut oil which I find is great. Maybe I'm just hoping they are related, it always seems physical problems all seem to come on at once!

I asked my physio and she first said that there were some theories about the a connection between the two, but when I asked again (needing more info!) she changed her mind and said no there definitely isn't a connection. ???? It left me very confused

I haven't been swabbed to check that it definitely is candida, I'm sure it is.... but I will find out for sure next time (if it comes back).

Hope everyone is having a lovely day/evening. Thank-you :)

wonder if there could be a connection btwn the two, one being a musculoskeletal disorder and the other fungul overgrowth? other than that the candida makes the tissue sensitive, could it perhaps weaken the fascia as well? maybe Christine can shed some light on this..

I was thinking perhaps the tissue was already more sensitive which is why the thrush is sort of thriving more so now...but yes when I have thrush I do feel my prolapse a lot..which comes first? hmm

I think it is, as usual, several factors.

Firstly, an organ out of place will be uncomfortable and prone to inflammation, and predisposed to thrush.

Secondly, an organ that is not tucked up inside the vagina will be closer to your knickers. Thrush is often in the digestive tract, so it will come out in poo, and may end up on the crotch of your knickers/undies, where it is a source of cross-infection.

Thirdly, chafing may occur where there is rubbing. Then any bug can get a hold more easily.

Fourthly, women who are nursing or perimenopausal, which I was for a long, long time, will have a more alkaline, and drier, more readily inflammed vulva and vagina, which predisposes towards thrush.

Fifthly, thrush will cause inflammation, which takes up more room, and which may worsen or initiate the sensations of prolapse symptoms. Many women have prolapse without knowing it. They may first realise they have prolapse when thrush enables them to feel it.

L

Those reasons do make a lot of sense :) I finished breast feeding 6 months ago or so, so that's past. I think it helps to know they are connected, and what that connection is, I feel like I have a bit more control. If I can reduce symptoms of my prolapse I might be better able to get on top of this thrush!
(Hello from a fellow Western Australian by the way!)

Ah, Earthworm, ie sandworm, eh?

Yes, I agree. Improving one will make it easier to improve the other, and I think that when you finally get on top of the thrush your POP's will improve further as well.

It is all very whole body. Improve your posture, improve your diet by taking out inflammatory foods and introducing more anti-inflammatory foods, make your clothing fit your body (rather than the other way around, improve your exercise, and how you use your body, clean out the bugs, repopulate with good bugs, develop a new respect for your body, be gentle on yourself and patient, and everything will improve.

L