Patient's question:
My cousin's classmate got candidiasis at the age of 22. As soon as I heard about the disease, I quickly advised my cousin not to associate with this classmate anymore. But my cousin said, "It's not an STD, and besides, she's still young. Is candidiasis an STD?"Doctor's answer:
It can only be counted as a gynecological disease! 75% of women experience at least one case of candidiasis during their lifetime. The high incidence rate is due to a simple reason: the vaginal pH of women typically ranges from 3.8 to 4.4, making it an acidic environment. Moreover, the vagina is warm and moist—these conditions create an environment conducive to the growth of fungi, which is why fungi always seize the opportunity to invade the vagina, multiply rapidly, and cause candidiasis.