Patient's question:
I am 51 years old. Six years ago, I had breast cancer surgery and underwent six cycles of chemotherapy. I stopped menstruating after the third cycle and took medication for five years. Now I have developed senile vaginitis. When I saw Doctor Ne Zhen, she said it was very severe and had bled. She prescribed some topical medication. After treating it for over a month with no effect, I had no choice but to seek your help.Doctor's answer:
Senile atrophic vaginitis should be treated by applying boric acid, lactic acid solution, or vinegar solution to the external genitalia or taking a sit bath every night to enhance the acidity of the vagina, increase bacterial growth, and strengthen the vaginal resistance. Antibiotics should be used appropriately to inhibit bacterial growth, such as metronidazole or norfloxacin, one tablet each time, placed deep into the vagina, with a 7-day course of treatment. In addition to timely treatment of vaginitis, patients should maintain a positive attitude to face the disease, as this can only reduce the patient's immunity and the belief in combating the disease. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to dietary care and monitor changes in symptoms, believing that this will surely drive away vaginitis.