Patient's question:
I have vaginitis and have been undergoing treatment with medication. I've made quite a good recovery, but it hasn't fully gone away yet. Just a few days ago, I found out that I'm pregnant. I do want this child very much, so I'd like to consult and find out if vaginitis can affect the fetus.Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is generally divided into many different types, such as bacterial vaginosis, fungal vaginitis, and trichomoniasis. If it is only bacterial vaginosis, it generally will not cause any problems for the fetus's health during pregnancy. However, if it is trichomoniasis or fungal vaginitis, it usually will. It can be transmitted through sexual intercourse and can also be passed to the fetus during normal delivery. There are many treatments for vaginitis, but since the symptoms of the patients are different, the diagnostic methods used will also vary. Therefore, patients need to have timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.