Patient's question:
These days, while washing my underwear, I always find a lot of cheesy-looking discharge on them, and it smells very bad. I also feel like my private area is always damp and a bit itchy, and my lower abdomen feels uncomfortable. Please ask: How should bacterial vaginosis be treated to improve it?Doctor's answer:
Bacterial vaginosis. It can be caused by unclean sexual activity and poor personal hygiene, among other factors. You can use Jie'eryin or Fuyanjie to rinse the vagina, and then immerse it in metronidazole effervescent tablets. The treatment should be continued for 7 to 10 days, or you can also take metronidazole tablets orally simultaneously.Preventive measures: Underwear and socks must never be washed together with shoe soles or socks. It is best to use a separate laundry container for underwear. After washing, underwear should be exposed to sunlight for drying. Sanitary pads should preferably be from reliable major brands to prevent poor sterilization and the risk of blood-borne pathogens. It is recommended that both partners receive treatment simultaneously to avoid repeated mutual infection during sexual activity, which could lead to lingering illness.