Patient's question:
What medication is most effective for treating candidal vulvovaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Common types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and atrophic vaginitis.1. Bacterial Vaginosis: Greyish-white discharge with a fishy odor, vaginal burning sensation, and itching.
2. Trichomoniasis: Increased discharge, which may be thin and serous, greyish-yellow, or yellowish-green, sometimes mixed with blood. Symptoms may include dysuria, urinary urgency, or even hematuria.
3. Candidiasis: Typical discharge appears creamy or cottage cheese-like, with severe edema of the vaginal and vaginal vestibular mucosa covered by white creamy films arranged in spots or patches, easily detachable. Below, there may be an eroded, erythematous base, forming ulcers or leaving behind bruises. In severe cases, the labia minora may become swollen and.