Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for two months and have developed a fungal vaginal infection. The doctor recommended using boric acid to soak. Will this affect the child?Doctor's answer:
Hello, candidal vulvovaginitis is a type of vaginitis caused by the transmission of yeast. Symptoms include intense itching of the external genitalia, even purulent pain, vaginal burning pain, which is more pronounced during urination. It is also important to pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid using tub baths, to reduce the risk of infection and transmission. The discharge is white, like curd or cottage cheese, and the vaginal walls are covered with white pseudomembranes. After wiping, the mucosa appears red. Treatment is based on local vaginal washing and medication, such as using baking soda solution, or miconazole nitrate cream vaginal suppositories.