Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling that my vaginal discharge is particularly excessive, and my underwear is always dirty, making me very annoyed. Sometimes, the vagina itches, and I always want to scratch it, feeling extremely ashamed. The doctor said it's a symptom of trichomoniasis vaginitis. Hello, can trichomoniasis vaginitis transform into bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, trichomoniasis can transform into bacterial vaginosis, so it is recommended to detect and treat it early. The recurrence of trichomoniasis, on the other hand, is due to either reinfection with the trichomonas pathogen or a change in the vaginal environment's pH value. Therefore, treatment must address both aspects. It is necessary to take medication under the guidance of a doctor at the hospital, typically through local and systemic administration. Additionally, treatment should follow a prescribed course, with regular follow-up tests. If necessary, sexual partners should also be examined and treated simultaneously. Only in this way can the therapeutic effect be achieved.