Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Please ask if vaginitis affects the fetus.Doctor's answer:
Hello, vaginitis is generally caused by a Candida infection. Pregnant women with vaginitis can transmit the fungus to the fetus during delivery, causing the newborn to develop a condition called thrush. The symptoms include white patches resembling cottage cheese on the underside of the newborn's tongue and oral mucosa. If a woman of childbearing age experiences an increase in white, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge and intense itching in the external genital area, she should consult a doctor for a thorough examination and aim to self-heal before pregnancy. The condition typically resolves within about 10 days.