Patient's question:
I was infected with candidiasis (yeast infection) in June of this year. At that time, I was already four months pregnant. The doctor prescribed clotrimazole for treatment. However, it has recurred repeatedly, and it has happened three times already. When I stop taking the medication, I feel itchy. How should I handle this? Will using the medication diligently affect the baby?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is considered to be a fungal vaginal infection within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. You can use 2%-3% soda water and a gynecological wash to clean the external genitalia and vagina. At the same time, change your underwear daily and wash it along with your towels and basin.After the 12th week of pregnancy, after cleaning as described above, gently dry the external genitalia and place a miconazole vaginal suppository deep in the vagina, using it every night before bed. If you have vulvitis, you can apply miconazole cream to the external genitalia.
Generally, a course of treatment lasts 10-14 days. After stopping the medication, recheck after 7 days. Once symptoms disappear for 2 weeks, perform a third check for fungus. Treatment can only be considered complete after full recovery.