Patient's question:
My wife has recently been feeling itchy down there. Cleansing with plain water has shown some improvement, but her underwear has a cheese-like discharge with a foul odor. After a thorough examination at the hospital, my wife was diagnosed with candidiasis. What is the likelihood that I have also been infected? However, I have no symptoms at all. Do I still need to be tested?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis generally affects both partners. If one person has candidal vulvovaginitis, the other has a high likelihood of infection. Therefore, it is generally recommended that both partners receive treatment simultaneously. During the treatment period, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, spicy, stimulating, and cold foods should be avoided, underwear should be washed and changed frequently, and underwear is best boiled in hot water for about 10 minutes and then exposed to sunlight. Pay attention to keeping the external genital area clean and hygienic. The daily treatment for patients with vaginitis is mainly symptomatic treatment. Patients can take some oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, and pay attention to regular routines and avoiding alcohol. We hope that patients with vaginitis can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!