Patient's question:
Female, 23 years old, I have vaginitis, itchy severely down there, especially itchy in the morning every day. I have already gone to the hospital and been prescribed oral medication. At first it was effective, but then it started itching again. What medication should be used for candidal vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, if the condition is diagnosed as candidal vulvovaginitis (medically known as vulvovaginal candidiasis), it is recommended to use alkaline solutions such as 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate or soapy water to clean the external genitalia and vagina. After cleaning, insert nystatin tablets into the vagina, and apply ointment to the external genitalia for treatment. If you are unmarried, it is best for both partners to be treated. During treatment, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, and new, clean, and sterilized underwear should be changed daily. A follow-up examination should be conducted after the menstrual period. Only when three consecutive gynecological examinations and microscopic examinations of vaginal secretions show no abnormalities can the condition be considered fully recovered.