Patient's question:
Once checked in the hospital, the doctor prescribed medication. After a course of treatment, it was cured. Now it has recurred. If a pregnant woman suffers from candidal vulvovaginitis, what should she do?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 commonly referred to as oral candidiasis. Some infants may also develop candidal dermatitis around the anus. Cesarean delivery only reduces the risk of infection but does not guarantee complete prevention. Therefore, to prevent transmission to the fetus, it is important to suppress inflammation before pregnancy. If a pregnant woman develops candidal vulvovaginitis, she should actively seek treatment, preferably with local medication, but must strictly follow the doctor's instructions.