Patient's question:
I am a woman, and I am already 28 years old this year. This October, my husband is getting married. The elders have always urged us to have a child soon, but I have had candidiasis for many years and it has not been cured yet. Can I get pregnant if the candidiasis has not been cured for many years?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis does not actually affect pregnancy if it is not completely cured. However, hormonal changes during pregnancy can themselves increase the risk of vaginal infections, which may worsen the condition. Additionally, if the child is born through the birth canal, exposure to bacteria could lead to conditions such as oral ulcers. Therefore, I still recommend that you treat the candidal vulvovaginitis as thoroughly as possible before considering pregnancy.