Thrush and Vulvodynia: The Link That Gets Missed and Why It Matters for Chronic Vulvar Pain

Thrush (aka yeast/candida infections) is common - 75% of women will experience it at some point - but for some women, it can trigger long-term vulvar pain (vulvodynia). In this powerful episode, Mathilde speaks with Philly Baines, a UK-based women’s health advocate, about her journey from repeated thrush infections to developing vulvodynia, and how years of medical dismissal led her to campaign for change.Together they unpack what we do know about the link between thrush and nerve pain, why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and what warning signs to look out for.Philly also shares how she turned her own experience into Thrush-Support.com , a free evidence-based resource helping women advocate for better care. Listeners will learn how to recognize persistent thrush, understand why it sometimes leads to chronic pain, and what to ask for in medical appointments.This episode is not medical advice.Connect with Philly:@painsdownthere@thrushsupportConnect with MathildeIG: @theworldstightestcommunity or [email protected]