Patient's question:
My wife came to the country to visit me. We had sexual intercourse many times. After returning to her country, she experienced itching in her external genitalia and an increase in vaginal discharge. Is this a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you mentioned, this needs to be inferred by combining specific symptoms. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread through sexual activity. If neither you nor your partner has had unsafe sex, you will absolutely not contract an STD. However, if there is a possibility of unsafe sex, it could still be an STD, depending on the visible symptoms. Increased vaginal discharge is a common gynecological condition. During medication, women need to pay attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay close attention to cleanliness.