Patient's question:
After giving birth, there is always a lot of leukorrhea, but I also pay close attention to personal hygiene. Sometimes I feel that the smell coming from the vagina is particularly unpleasant. Besides the itchy area outside the vulva, there is also a lot of leukorrhea. Could this be a case of candidal vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis has persistent inflammation, and if not treated actively, it can recur repeatedly. Most people take many medications and stop treatment once symptoms slightly improve, which is incorrect. Under normal circumstances, following medical advice and treating for three months with continuous negative test results are required to be considered fully cured. However, even after recovery, it is important to pay attention to hygiene, such as changing underwear frequently and washing underwear with boiling water. For couples, underwear should be washed separately. There are many treatments for vaginal candidiasis, but since symptoms vary among patients, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms appear.