Patient's question:
Candida Vulvovaginitis Treatment CostThe doctor said I have candidal vulvovaginitis. It is said that this condition is not easy to treat. Is there no better method?
How to treat candidal vulvovaginitis? Can we have sex? Will it be contagious?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, Candida albicans can lurk on the oral cavity, pharynx, intestines, skin, and vaginal mucosa of the human body, coexisting peacefully without causing illness. However, when the body's resistance declines, severe diseases develop, there is a deficiency of linked vitamin B, or long-term use of immunosuppressants, it can take advantage of the weakened state. It is recommended to seek treatment under a doctor's guidance. During treatment, masturbation is prohibited, and underwear should be changed daily, washed, and boiled to sterilize. It is also better for the male partner to receive treatment simultaneously. Shoes and socks should be washed separately from underwear. It is advisable to wear condoms during sexual intercourse. Otherwise, it is easy for the condition to flare up.