Patient's question:
My wife is 45 years old this year. She teaches English at a middle school and is quite loved by the students. Recently, due to health reasons, she has been giving private lessons, with other teachers covering her classes. Yesterday, some of her students came to visit her. My wife is currently experiencing itching in her external genital area, bloating, and an increase in vaginal discharge, along with an unpleasant odor.Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis (simulated) is caused by a fungal infection. Its incidence has decreased compared to trichomoniasis. Medically, fungal infections are referred to as candidiasis, hence the term candidal vulvovaginitis is also known as candidiasis vulvovaginitis. It is more common in young girls, pregnant women, diabetic patients, and postmenopausal women who have received high-dose estrogen treatment. Candidal vulvovaginitis is a common genitourinary disease that is easily spread among women. The main symptoms include increased vaginal discharge and itching in the genital area. Additionally, a small portion of women who are carriers of the fungus may show no clinical symptoms.