Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I am bacterial vaginosis. My main symptoms now are intense itching and pain in the external genitalia. I would like to consult an expert. For bacterial vaginosis with external genital itching, what medications should be used to reduce swelling and relieve pain? I am currently taking metronidazole for inflammation.Doctor's answer:
After the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis, symptoms such as external genital itching and vaginal itching may also reappear. When bacterial vaginosis recurs, the essential treatment medication is still metronidazole. Generally, a combination of oral and topical treatment methods can be used. For cleaning the external genital area, warm water or traditional Chinese medicine gynecological topical washes can be used. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining personal hygiene.