Patient's question:
Hello, I have a yeast infection. At 33 weeks of pregnancy, I used baking soda to rinse the vagina twice (once a day), and noticed that the color of my discharge turned yellow and brown, and it became more viscous and increased significantly compared to its original watery state. Is this the effect of using baking soda, or does it indicate something abnormal? Please help me understand. Additionally: I often feel a slight itch in the labia majora, and the left labia minora is swollen, which is also caused by inflammation? After applying purple medicine solution, the symptoms improved. How can I use it with focus?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women with vaginitis can transmit mold to the fetus through the birth canal during labor, causing a condition called thrush in the newborn. The symptoms include white, cottage cheese-like patches on the newborn's tongue and oral mucosa. Women of childbearing age who experience an increase in white, curd-like vaginal discharge and intense itching in the external genital area should consult a doctor for a thorough examination and attempt to self-cure before pregnancy. The condition generally heals within about 10 days. Your symptoms may also be related to your candidal vaginitis, so it is recommended that you pay attention and seek timely treatment.