Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have bacterial vaginosis and have been using vaginal medication for 5 days. This morning when I went to the bathroom and wiped, there were some blood streaks and stringy, translucent discharge. Is this normal (not during ovulation)? Can I still focus on taking the medication? Thank you, doctorDoctor's answer:
The recurrence rate of vaginitis is very high. It reappears around a woman's menstrual period and after sexual activity. Currently, when diagnosing bacterial vaginosis, medication inserted into the vagina has led to blood streaks in the lower body, which is likely related to the medication's effects. Since the bleeding is not significant at the moment, there is no need to worry for now, and treatment can focus on medication. However, if the bleeding increases significantly, medication insertion should be stopped, and topical anti-inflammatory treatment should be applied instead, while closely monitoring any changes in future menstrual cycles. In addition to treating bacterial vaginosis symptomatically, patients should also pay attention to their diet, such as eating properly and maintaining a positive mood.