Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for over two months and have noticed vaginitis. What should I do? Doctor?? Two years ago, I had vaginitis and saw a doctor who quickly treated it. Now I just noticed itching between my legs. Because I'm pregnant, I'm especially worried and upset. Please help me understand, thank you.Doctor's answer:
Delivery through the birth canal can expose the newborn to infection. Therefore, a recurrent fungal vaginal infection during pregnancy is not only uncomfortable for the pregnant woman but also adversely affects the fetus or newborn. Due to concerns about the potential teratogenic risks of medications to the fetus, patients with early pregnancy fungal vaginal infections are often only treated locally in the early stages of pregnancy, such as using various antifungal solutions for vulvar cleansing or applying antifungal creams or ointments to the vulva or vaginal opening. However, the results are often unsatisfactory because the strains within the vagina are not effectively suppressed, leading to repeated recurrences.