Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very concerned about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and cold drafts. Could you please tell me about the symptoms and treatments for bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
Bacterial vaginosis primarily recurs with symptoms such as intense itching and burning in the vagina and external genitalia, as well as yellow discharge. It can be diagnosed through a careful examination of the discharge. Treatment mainly involves oral metronidazole, which generally requires a 7-day course. Additionally, local treatment can be administered by inserting metronidazole effervescent tablets into the vagina to provide some localized therapeutic effect. During treatment, sexual activity must be strictly prohibited to prevent overexertion and to reduce nutritional intake.Furthermore, during the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, in addition to immediate treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. Patients must avoid excessive mental stress and anxiety to prevent unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery from bacterial vaginosis.