Patient's question:
I had an abortion surgery last month, and now I always feel discomfort down there, a bit itchy, and there's also a lot of discharge, yellow in color, with a foul odor, like fishy and stinky. What could be going on? Please ask: How is the symptoms of candidiasis vaginitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pregnant women with candidal vulvovaginitis can rarely transmit the fungus to the fetus through the cervix, piercing the fetal membrane and causing premature birth. Additionally, when the fetus passes through the mother's vaginal canal during delivery, it may also be infected with the fungus, often leading to oral candidiasis. For example, thrush, commonly known as oral candidiasis, is caused by fungal infection in the mouth. Some infants may also develop candidal dermatitis around the anus. Cesarean section only reduces the risk of infection but does not guarantee complete prevention. Therefore, to prevent transmission to the fetus, it is important to control inflammation before pregnancy. If a pregnant woman develops candidal vulvovaginitis, she should seek active treatment.