Patient's question:
I have been experiencing vulvar itching recently, and my discharge is like cottage cheese. I don't know if it's candidal vulvovaginitis or cervical erosion. Is it serious that I have vulvar itching along with cottage cheese-like discharge?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if there is an increase in leathery white discharge accompanied by local itching, redness, swelling, and pain, it is more likely to be a case of fungal vaginal inflammation. It is caused by infection with Candida or a weakened immune system, leading to the disruption of the vaginal environment. You can use Jieryin or polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine solution for cleaning, and apply clotrimazole suppositories externally for treatment. Generally, two to three courses of treatment are needed. During the treatment period, sexual intercourse should be avoided to prevent cross-infection or to affect the treatment outcome.