Patient's question:
How to distinguish between gynecological diseases and sexually transmitted diseases? The internet says that the early symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases also include an increase in leukorrhea, which is like tofu residue, white, clumped, and the amount increases significantly. It is often accompanied by itching of the inner and outer vulva, and the itching is often very intense. How to distinguish them? Because my sex life is a bit chaotic, I want to understand it more clearly.Doctor's answer:
1. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are primarily caused by sexual contact. Clinically, common STDs include: AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, inguinal granuloma, non-gonococcal urethritis, genital warts, and perinatal herpes.2. The above mentioned cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge, itching of the inner and outer genitalia, are mostly caused by Candida albicans vaginitis, which does not fall under the category of sexually transmitted diseases. It is best to promptly visit a hospital for further examination, such as vaginal discharge tests, to diagnose the condition and actively treat the underlying cause. When patients face the harm of gynecological diseases, we should actively adopt treatment measures and avoid hesitation in seeking medical attention. If gynecological diseases do not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.