• How much does Contro’s thrush treatment service cost?

  A virtual thrush treamtent consultation with one of our Partner Doctors costs R300. This includes all doctors fees, prescription fees and free delivery.Few readers

• Can I claim through my medical aid for thrush treatment?

  Yes, but only for your medication costs. Medical aid customers are still required to pay our R300 consultation fee at checkout. We are working hard to get the medical aids to cover this service fee.Few readers

• What are common symptoms of thrush?

  Typical symptoms of vaginal thrush include itching and soreness around the entrance of the vagina, a change in vaginal discharge (thick and white or thin and watery), pain during sexual intercourse, and painful urination.Few readers

• What causes thrush?

  Thrush is a common yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans fungus. Candida lives in the body and on the surface of the skin naturally. However, when it multiplies and an imbalance occurs, it can cause an infection.Few readers

• How is thrush treated?

  The treatment of thrush is usually very simple. The most effective treatment is antifungal creams applied into the vagina in combination with an antifungal tablet that requires a prescription. These medications treat the fungus that causes thrush.Few readers

• How do I prevent thrush?

  Prevention of thrush is achieved through healthy lifestyle changes such as good oral hygiene, avoiding high-sugar foods, changing your underwear after swimming or working out, avoid using perfumed soaps and shower gels, take showers instead of baths, practice safe sex with a condom or other barrier method and taking a probiotic when prescribed and on a course of antibiotics.Few readers

• Can you get thrush from sex?

  Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can be triggered or brought on by sex.Few readers

• Can you treat thrush online?

  Yes, a doctor can treat thrush online based on your symptoms during a virtual consultation. At Contro, men and women over the age of 18 can chat with one of our Partner Doctors about their symptoms and get treatment prescribed and delivered to them from just R300.Few readers

• When and how is my thrush medication delivered to me?

  Once your order has been despatched, delivery time is 1-3 business days.Few readers