Patient's question:
My late spouse has passed away for over a decade, and I haven't had sexual activity for many years. However, I recently noticed that my vagina is itchy, and there's also some discharge coming out. I don't know what it is. I want to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if I have any illness. I'm very upset. What is atrophic vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, senile vaginitis refers to inflammation in the vagina of women over 65 years old. It is a gynecological inflammatory condition. The difference between senile vaginitis and vaginitis in women of childbearing age is that the elderly, due to the shrinkage of various body systems, face certain difficulties in treatment. It is recommended that you promptly visit a hospital for a routine vaginal discharge examination to identify the cause and then follow the doctor's guidance for treatment. In addition to timely treatment for vaginitis, patients should maintain a positive attitude in facing the disease. Only in this way can they improve their immunity and the belief in combating the disease. At the same time, they should pay close attention to their dietary care.