Patient's question:
What medications and topical treatments should be used for bacterial vaginosis? The main symptom is a fishy odor in the discharge.Medical history and treatment effectiveness:
At the hospital, a lab test on the discharge confirmed bacterial vaginosis. They performed a swab and applied medication. The results showed a few squamous epithelial cells, 3+ white blood cells, 3+ red blood cells, 3+ cocci, a few rods, and a cleanliness level of IV. I took oral metronidazole tablets and applied metronidazole suppositories. Is it okay to use them continuously for 7 days? I don’t want to go to the hospital for another swab and medication. This is my first time experiencing this condition.
Doctor's answer:
Considering it may be bacterial vaginosis, metronidazole or clindamycin is recommended. Local medication treatment, such as metronidazole suppositories. During the treatment of this condition, sexual activity must be strictly prohibited, but sexual partners do not require routine treatment. While undergoing medication, you may use Jie'er Yin or Honghe Fu Jie to rinse the vagina and external genitalia. Faced with the harm of bacterial vaginosis, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and not avoid seeking medical attention. If bacterial vaginosis does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.