Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain. It's especially bad during my period, and I'm very worried it might affect my fertility. I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Could you please tell me the symptoms of early candidiasis vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal discharge resembling cottage cheese, along with external genital itching, may be related to candidiasis. It is recommended to undergo a routine vaginal discharge examination to confirm the specific type of vaginitis for targeted treatment. Maintain external genital cleanliness and dryness. Avoid scratching, hot water washing, and using soap. Prevent prolonged sitting, wearing tight pants, and using sanitary pads, as these can keep the female private area constantly moist and warm. Combined with poor air circulation and difficulty in heat dissipation, this environment is particularly conducive to the growth of mold. Over time, this can lead to vaginal flora imbalance.Especially, some sanitary pads contain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients. For healthy women, while they effectively eliminate vaginal pathogens, they can also harm beneficial bacteria, inadvertently causing vaginal flora disruption.