Patient's question:
A month ago, test results: didn't check the previous treatment and its effectiveness: didn't treat, bought a topical ointment, used salt water to wash the area daily, but the effect wasn't significant, the ointment expired, and the itching started again. It doesn't itch during menstruation. What kind of help is desired: wants the doctor to point out the cause and how to treat it, feeling depressed.Doctor's answer:
Your condition is considered to be caused by candidal vulvovaginitis. Recommendations: All cases of candidal vulvovaginitis should be treated continuously for three menstrual cycles. Normal vaginal discharge should be rechecked three times before and after menstruation to confirm cure. Additionally, underwear, bed sheets, and other items should be exposed to sunlight and boiled to sterilize them, as failure to do so can easily lead to recurrence. A 2% to 4% baking soda solution can be used to rinse the vagina once or twice daily, with two weeks constituting one course of treatment. For patients with vaginal itching, while undergoing standard medical treatment, folk remedies can be used as supplementary therapy. A balanced diet should be maintained in daily life to avoid irritating foods.