Patient's question:
Suffering from candidal vaginitis, is the treatment method of external washing and internal suppository drugs effective?Doctor's answer:
Normal women have a natural protective function against the penetration of pathogens. This includes the closure of the vaginal opening, the close proximity of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls, fibrosis of vaginal epithelial cells under the influence of estrogen, keratinization of epidermal cells, and the maintenance of a consistently acidic pH of 4-5, which inhibits the adaptation of pathogens that restore alkalinity, such as anaerobic bacteria. When the natural protective function of the vagina is compromised, pathogens are more easily able to penetrate, leading to recurrent vaginal inflammation. During the treatment of vaginitis, in addition to symptomatic treatment, patients must avoid excessive mental stress and anxiety to prevent unnecessary interference with the complete recovery of vaginitis.