Patient's question:
External genital itching led to a gynecological examination. The colposcopy revealed moderate cervical erosion, and chronic vaginitis with a cleanliness score of 4. The doctor also ordered TCT, HPV, and CTUU-DNA tests. I had had vaginitis once before, but didn't pay much attention to the medication and didn't undergo a thorough check-up again. This time, it has been recurring, and the TCT results indicate severe inflammation. The HPV test showed 3 suspicious high-risk negative results: 26, 53, and 66. The doctor said the 3 suspicious points need to be confirmed in 3 months and retested. Now, what should I do? I'm very upset. I've been treated with medication and washed internally 6 times at the hospital, but the doctor didn't specify what to do next—whether to take oral medication or focus on inserting medication. I don't want to have surgery because of the moderate cervical erosion. I haven't divorced or had children yet. In May 2017, I had an operation for an ovarian fibroma, and I'm very upset that something else might go wrong now. Is the situation this serious?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, this should be a condition caused by long-term chronic inflammation in the gynecological area. Considering this condition, it is best for you to seek a face-to-face consultation with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Based on the actual situation, traditional Chinese medicine therapy should be adopted to provide comprehensive care. In addition to active treatment, patients with vulvar pruritus also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life, as a positive mood is very helpful for the recovery of the disease.