Patient's question:
I am a 26-year-old female, and I have been menopausal for the past two years. However, recently, I have been experiencing severe itching in my external genitalia and vaginal opening, and the odor of my discharge is also quite strong. Could you please tell me: What are the possible symptoms of vulvovaginitis according to the examination?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal candidiasis, a little itchy at the vaginal opening, excessive discharge, and most of the time, the discharge is like cottage cheese, except for the odor. This is the clinical manifestation of vaginitis and vulvitis, but according to your vaginal discharge test, no pathogenic bacteria were found. Your condition is best checked by a gynecologist in a Grade III hospital for a thorough examination to confirm the specific cause before considering treatment. Additionally, if the symptoms only occur before or after menstruation, they may resolve on their own, in which case treatment is not necessary, indicating that the vagina has its own self-regulating ability.