Patient's question:
Last year, I had an episode, and after checking at the hospital, I was prescribed medication. Both topical and oral treatments quickly controlled it. However, recently, my private area has started to feel uncomfortable again, and my discharge is abnormal with a very strong odor. Please ask: How should I treat candidiasis after it has been diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
A pregnant woman suffering from candidal vulvovaginitis must receive thorough treatment and should never stop medication once symptoms subside. The treatment method is as follows:For early pregnancy (within 12 weeks), a 2%-3% soda solution or liquid can be used to rinse the external genitalia and vagina. At the same time, underwear should be changed daily and washed together with towels and basins.
After 12 weeks of early pregnancy, after rinsing as described above, the external genitalia should be gently dried, and antifungal suppositories such as nystatin, miconazole, or clotrimazole should be placed deep into the vagina, used nightly before bedtime. If vulvitis is present, miconazole cream can be applied to the external genitalia.
A typical course of treatment lasts 10-14 days. After stopping medication, a follow-up test should be conducted 7 days later. A third test for fungi should be performed 2 weeks after symptoms disappear. Treatment can only be considered complete after full recovery.