Patient's question:
I've always felt that the condition wasn't fully cured. In February of this year, I went for a pre-pregnancy checkup, and during the gynecological exam, I was found to have candidiasis. The doctor prescribed clotrimazole suppositories, and after using two of them, blood streaks reappeared. Why is it that I haven't had any sexual activity since November when treatment began, yet I suddenly developed candidiasis again?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vaginitis generally persists for a period after the yeast infection clears, during which time bacteria or white blood cells may still be present. Patients should not take antibiotics during this time, as doing so will inevitably lead to recurrent yeast infections. Therefore, after candidal vaginitis clears, it is essential to focus on using yeast-specific products for treatment to achieve a complete cure. When patients face vaginal infections, they should actively adopt treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If vaginal infections persist despite treatment, it is important to promptly reassess and adjust the treatment plan.