Patient's question:
How to treat candidal vulvovaginitis during pregnancy and what solutions are available? It has been causing great distress for a long time, and my mind is also uncomfortable. I am seeking a solution.Doctor's answer:
A pregnant woman with candidal vulvovaginitis may rarely have Candida in the vagina descend through the cervix, pierce the fetal membrane, and infect the fetus, leading to preterm labor. Additionally, when the fetus passes through the mother's vagina during delivery, it may also be infected with Candida, often resulting in oral candidiasis, such as thrush, which is caused by oral Candida infection. Some infants may also develop candidal diaper rash around the anus. Cesarean delivery only reduces the risk of infection but does not guarantee complete prevention. Therefore, to prevent infection of the fetus, it is important to suppress inflammation before pregnancy. If a pregnant woman develops candidal vulvovaginitis, active treatment should be initiated, preferably with local medication, but it is essential to follow the doctor's instructions strictly and cautiously.