Patient's question:
I have been trying to conceive for a year with no results. When I went to the hospital for related tests, I was told I had candidiasis. I am quite careful about personal hygiene, changing my underwear frequently and washing them often, so how could I still get a gynecological disease?Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is a common misconception; in reality, it is a type of vaginitis caused by Candida, with the most prevalent form being Candida albicans sepsis, accounting for 80% to 90%. Other bloodstream-infecting Candida species include Candida tropicalis, Candida stellatoidea, Candida pseudotropicalis, and others. Under normal circumstances, Candida albicans can lurk on the oral cavity, pharynx, intestines, skin, and vaginal mucosa, coexisting peacefully with the human body without causing illness. However, when the body's immunity increases, or when severe illnesses are present, there is a deficiency of linked vitamin B, or long-term use of immunosuppressants, candidal vulvovaginitis tends to take advantage of the weakened state. Additionally, women with diabetes or those in early pregnancy are susceptible.