Recurring vaginal thrush can be uncomfortable, frustrating and disruptive. While many women respond well to conventional antifungal treatments, others find the symptoms continue to return, prompting them to look for a more individualised, holistic approach.

Within homeopathy, remedies are selected according to the individual's complete symptom picture rather than simply the diagnosis. For this reason, two women with recurrent thrush may be prescribed completely different remedies.

Below are some of the questions homeopaths are commonly asked.

For clients receiving homeopathic support for perimenopause or menopause, below are some additional strategies that can be very supportive and help with the balancing of hormones during this stage of life:

Stress can increase cortisol levels, which in turn may reduce the body’s ability to make progesterone. This happens because the body uses pregnenolone (a hormone precursor) to make more cortisol, leaving less available for progesterone production. Low progesterone can worsen common perimenopause symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, and sleep issues.