Patient's question:
Yesterday I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said my child is very healthy, but I have a fungal vaginal infection. What should I do? Will it cause any negative interference to the child? My husband and I are both very eager for this child.Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is more common during pregnancy, with an infection rate significantly lower than in the non-pregnant state. This is because estrogen levels are higher during pregnancy compared to the non-pregnant state, estrogen increases the sugar content in vaginal epithelium, and Candida helps it grow extensively, leading to the disease. If combined with other factors such as wearing synthetic underwear or neglecting perineal hygiene, the infection rate is even higher. Early and mid-late pregnancy candidal vulvovaginitis must be treated promptly to avoid a series of early pregnancy complications, such as preterm labor.