Patient's question:
I also had vaginitis before I turned 40, but it went away after medication. It occasionally recurs, but it's fine after medication. However, for the past year, my vulva has been itchy, and my discharge has been excessive for over ten years. Recently, the itching has been persistent. I've been to the hospital, and after medication, it improved, but it keeps recurring. Once, during a detailed examination of my discharge, it was diagnosed as vaginitis, and I was prescribed some medication, which worked, but it kept recurring.Hello doctor, what is my condition?
Doctor's answer:
Go to a hospital with the necessary conditions to test vaginal discharge to determine which type of vaginitis it is—bacterial, mixed, fungal, or trichomonal. Then, based on the results of the discharge test, decide on the medication that is most sensitive to treat it. For recurring vaginitis like yours, it is crucial to adhere to the medication regimen and follow the principle of completing the full course. Do not stop medication just because symptoms subside. You must retest the discharge and confirm it is negative, and this must be true for three consecutive tests, only then can it be considered cured.Patients face the harm of gynecological diseases, and we should actively implement thorough examinations and treatments without avoiding medical visits. If gynecological diseases are not cured after prolonged treatment, it is essential to promptly adjust the treatment plan.