Patient's question:
Female, 35 years old, diagnosed with vaginitis after examination. She has used multiple courses of medication, but still experiences some itching in the external genitalia. The vaginal discharge has always been like cottage cheese. How can one determine whether it is vaginitis or cervicitis?Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis and vaginitis are both characterized by external genital itching, increased vaginal discharge, and abnormal discharge. A vaginal examination and routine vaginal discharge test can be performed for diagnosis. If the cervicitis is not severe, it will not cause skin breakdown during sexual activity, and a vaginal examination can be conducted for diagnosis. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examination in a reputable Grade III-A hospital as soon as possible based on their specific condition to ensure symptomatic treatment and rapid recovery.