Patient's question:
I am currently on the fifth day after my menstrual period, and these days my discharge has been particularly abundant. Mainly, the discharge has been like cottage cheese, and I also have symptoms of external itching. I can smell the odor of the discharge through my underwear. I feel embarrassed to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. Can I buy medicine myself? What kind of medicine should I use for this condition?Doctor's answer:
Increased white discharge, resembling curd-like consistency, with external genital itching. The symptoms are likely caused by fungal vaginitis. First, conduct a detailed examination of the discharge to confirm if it is fungal vaginitis. If it is fungal vaginitis, use baking soda solution to thoroughly clean the vagina, followed by local treatment with an antifungal for a course of eight days. After treatment, it is important to retest twice. Retest the discharge two weeks after treatment or after the menstrual cycle ends. In addition to promptly treating the external genital itching, the patient should also pay attention to care aspects, such as proper diet and maintaining a positive mood.