Patient's question:
Now I am 7 months pregnant. Since 6 months, I have been suffering from candidal vulvovaginitis. The doctor prescribed a rinse and medication to insert, but it hasn't been fully cured. The vaginitis often recurs. This morning, I saw some blood. I want to ask if candidal vulvovaginitis during pregnancy can cause spotting?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy with a fungal vaginal infection can indeed cause symptoms of spotting again. After a woman contracts a fungal vaginal infection, it may lead to ulcers or erosion of the vaginal mucosa, resulting in bloody discharge or very small amounts of peeling. However, cervical erosion or threatened miscarriage may also cause similar symptoms, so it is crucial to differentiate whether the spotting is due to vaginal infection or threatened miscarriage during pregnancy. If the peeling is caused by threatened miscarriage, it is usually accompanied by abdominal pain. The daily treatment for vaginal infection primarily focuses on symptomatic relief. Patients can take oral medications, supplement with vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, including proper diet and avoiding cold foods, in hopes that vaginal infection patients can recover quickly!