Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have recurrent refractory candidal vaginitis. Through culturing my vaginal discharge and conducting drug sensitivity tests, can it be determined which medication this fungus is sensitive to? I have used clotrimazole suppositories, Daktarin, and nifuratel nystatin, but none of them have worked. I am almost at my wit's end, terrified, and don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
Recurring four or more times within a year is referred to as recurrent candidiasis. Generally, this condition requires continuous treatment for 6 courses. The vaginal suppositories for treating candidiasis, which you mentioned, can all be used. Choose one and continue the treatment continuously. Each course is approximately 7 days, depending on the situation. Additionally, oral medications such as fluconazole capsules and itraconazole capsules can also be used. Have confidence and do not stop treatment just because symptoms subside each time. Vaginal infections are not easy to recover from. Patients should maintain a positive mindset and face the condition with optimism. Only in this way can they reduce their resistance to vaginal infections and believe that recovery is certain.