Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 26 years old this year, and I am currently 7 months pregnant. However, last month I was diagnosed with vaginitis. During pregnancy, I dare not take medicine for fear of affecting the baby. I want to understand how to treat vaginitis during pregnancy? Is there a way to treat it without medication?Doctor's answer:
After pregnancy, the immune system is relatively weakened, making it easier to develop secondary infections or inflammation. You currently have a vaginal infection, which is usually caused by topical medication. Since you are seven months pregnant, if the inflammation is severe, you must use topical medication under the guidance of a doctor to actively treat it to prevent the inflammation from persisting and affecting the next stage of a normal delivery. You can go to the hospital to get a routine vaginal discharge test to identify the pathogen. Under the guidance of a doctor, use topical medication for treatment. At the same time, it is important to maintain clean external genitalia. Underwear should be washed with hot water and exposed to sunlight to achieve the purpose of sterilization. It is recommended to regularly visit the hospital for prenatal check-ups.