Thrush in men
Thrush is caused by a yeast infection. It is more common in people with a vagina.
It is not classed as a sexually transmitted infection, but you can get some irritation on the head of the penis from thrush if your partner has it in their vagina.
Thrush affecting the head of the penis can also be seen in men who are diabetic.
Symptoms
Symptoms can include itching, burning and redness on the head of the penis and under the foreskin. The foreskin may be swollen and difficult to pull back.
Testing
Thrush in men is usually treated with an antifungal cream.
If you think you have any symptoms or you are worried, you can:
- contact us via phone: 0300 123 5474
- come along to one of our walk-in and wait clinics:
Treatment
Thrush in men is usually treated with an antifungal cream.