Vaginal thrush: quality of life and treatments.
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چکیده
Vulvovaginal candidiasis, or vaginal thrush, is a common yeast infection experienced by three out of four women at some point in their lives. Females who experience recurrent symptoms of thrush may resort to buying products over-the-counter and will often fail to seek professional help. The symptoms of thrush can impact greatly on the quality of life of the woman, and can lead to depression and sexual problems with partners.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of nursing
دوره 19 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010