Patient's question:
My candidiasis has recurred. Last month, I was treated at the county hospital and it was cured. At that time, the treatment lasted for two weeks. The past two days after having sex with my husband, I felt that my vagina had started to swell, ache, and hurt again. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was confirmed to be candidiasis again. How should it be treated in general to avoid recurrence?Doctor's answer:
For candidal vaginitis, it is very easy to recur, which may be related to low immunity in women, and it may also be a cause of cross-infection. Therefore, it is best to treat both men and women together. During treatment, sexual intercourse should be avoided. Under the guidance of a local doctor, vaginal cleaning combined with medication can be used for treatment. The treatment course is generally long, and at least a postmenstrual re-examination of vaginal discharge routine is required. Only if consecutive 2~3 re-examinations are negative can it be considered cured.The daily treatment of vaginitis mainly involves oral medication. Some oral medications can be used in combination with vitamins, and attention should be paid to regular routines and avoiding alcohol.