Patient's question:
Treatment Methods for Candidal VulvovaginitisDoctor, I recently went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that I have candidal vulvovaginitis, with itching near the vaginal opening close to the anus. There is white, cheese-like discharge. I have taken some medication, but it hasn’t been effective. Doctor, how should I be treated? How is it treated and prevented?
How is candidal vulvovaginitis treated and prevented?
Doctor's answer:
No matter what therapy is adopted, its purpose is to change the pH of the vagina, because it is the fluctuation in vaginal pH that makes Candida very active, leading to inflammation. Traditional therapies generally involve using alkaline solutions to rinse the vagina (2% to 4% baking soda water) to inhibit the growth of Candida, while also using vaginal medication, topical creams, and oral antibiotics to completely eliminate the pathogenic bacteria. Hello, this is an infectious inflammation. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine vaginal discharge test and a thorough gynecological examination. Active treatment is required, and during the treatment period, sexual activity should be avoided, and both partners should be treated together. After the symptoms disappear, it is important to actively return to the hospital for follow-up testing.