Patient's question:
Currently 4 weeks pregnant, last week I felt itchy in the vagina, a bit of pain when urinating, and there was an increase in white discharge, resembling curd. Then, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as candidiasis (yeast infection). Will having candidiasis during pregnancy interfere with the baby in the womb? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is a gynecological inflammatory disease caused by infection with Candida albicans. The inflammation of candidal vulvovaginitis is generally limited to the vaginal area and rarely infects the uterine cavity. It generally has no significant adverse effects on the baby's growth and development.Before the third month of pregnancy, any treatment is temporarily unsuitable. Daily cleaning of the external genital area with warm water or a sodium bicarbonate solution can help alleviate symptoms. After completing three months of pregnancy, medication can be inserted vaginally for treatment.
If the vaginal inflammation is severe, it is recommended that patients seek timely symptomatic treatment according to their condition. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctor's advice for treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to self-care, maintaining a proper diet, and avoiding worsening the condition.