Patient's question:
I recently contracted candidiasis of the vagina. The doctor said I need to insert anti-candida tablets into the vagina. I am 41 years old now, so why did I get this candidiasis? What caused it? Besides this treatment, should I take any other medication?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is mainly caused by poor hygiene of the external genitalia, leading to fungal infections. If candidal vulvovaginitis is not treated thoroughly and systematically, it has a high recurrence rate. It is recommended to rinse the external genitalia with warm water and then insert anti-candida tablets into the vagina. Use the medication for three consecutive courses, with each course lasting seven days. Avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment period. Stop inserting the medication during menstruation and resume it after the menstrual period ends. The sexual partner should take fluconazole once a week. At the same time, it is important to maintain good hygiene and cleanliness of the external genitalia. In fact, having vaginitis is not something to be afraid of. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as the condition is detected early and treated promptly, the chances of controlling the condition and recovering are very high.