Patient's question:
I first noticed intense itching in my external genital area after my first postpartum period. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and diagnosed it as candidiasis (yeast infection). After medication, the condition improved, but now about 10 days before my period, the itching starts again, along with an increase in vaginal discharge that appears moldy in color. I would like to consult about what is happening and how to treat this recurrence. The duration of this current episode has been 3-4 months.Doctor's answer:
Hello. It should be candidiasis. Patients with candidiasis should use broad-spectrum antibiotics as little as possible in their daily lives. During treatment, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, and both partners should be treated. Treatment: Starting from the day the menstruation is clean, use a 5% sodium bicarbonate solution to rinse the vagina, then insert the clotrimazole vaginal suppository into the vagina. Alternate use for 7-14 days as a course. Oral medication can be fluconazole or itraconazole capsules, as originally prescribed. It is best to alternate use for 2-3 menstrual cycles.