Menstruace a kvasinky: co je normální a kdy se obrátit na lékaře

When you're dealing with menstruace, přirozený měsíční cyklus, kterým tělo připravuje dělohu na těhotenství. Also known as měsíčky, it is a core part of female health and often the first clue when something's off. Many women notice changes right before or during their period — and that’s when kvasinky, běžná houbová infekce způsobená kvasinkami Candida, která způsobuje svědění, bílý výtok a nepříjemný pocit. Also known as vaginální mykóza, it often flares up when your body’s balance shifts. It’s not rare for kvasinky to show up right after your period ends. Why? Because blood changes the pH of your vagina, and that’s like a welcome mat for kvasinky. Your body usually keeps them in check, but stress, antibiotics, tight clothes, or even too much sugar can tip the scales.

Menstruace itself doesn’t cause kvasinky, but it creates the perfect conditions for them to thrive. If you’ve had kvasinky before, you probably know the signs: thick white discharge that looks like cottage cheese, burning when you pee, and that constant itch that makes you want to scratch everything. It’s not a sign of poor hygiene — it’s a sign your body’s ecosystem is out of sync. And yes, it can come back, even after treatment. That’s why so many women feel stuck in a loop: period ends → kvasinky appear → treat it → it comes back after next period.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Studies show over 75% of women will have at least one kvasinková infekce in their lifetime, and nearly half will get it twice. What most don’t realize is that treating it with over-the-counter creams isn’t always enough. You need to look at the bigger picture: your diet, sleep, stress levels, and even what kind of underwear you wear. Cotton is your friend. Synthetic fabrics? Not so much. And no, douching won’t help — it’ll make it worse. Your vagina cleans itself. You just need to stop interfering.

Some women think kvasinky are just a nuisance. But when they keep coming back, they’re your body’s alarm system. They might be telling you about hidden insulin resistance, a weak immune system, or even an undiagnosed hormonal imbalance. And if you’re getting them right after your period every month, that’s not normal — it’s a pattern your doctor should take seriously.

In the posts below, you’ll find real, no-nonsense advice on how to break the cycle. From what to eat to stop kvasinky from returning, to how to tell if your bleeding is just a heavy period or something more serious. You’ll learn why some treatments work for others but not for you, and what to ask your gynekolog when nothing seems to help. No fluff. No fear-mongering. Just clear, practical steps based on what actually works for women who’ve been there.