Patient's question:
What medications do couples use to treat candidal vulvovaginitis? Can you be more specific? How long should it be endured? How should candidal vulvovaginitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
After a thorough examination and diagnosis of candidal vulvovaginitis through routine vaginal discharge tests, women should use baking soda solution for vaginal irrigation, apply nystatin or clotrimazole vaginal suppositories, and use medication every other day. The treatment period is 1-2 weeks. After the next menstrual period, focus on treatment for another 1-2 weeks. A negative result on a routine vaginal discharge test one week after stopping medication indicates recovery. Men should take fluconazole orally for 5-7 days, clean the foreskin and glans with baking soda solution, and strictly avoid sexual activity during treatment to prevent cross-infection. Both partners' underwear should be sterilized at high temperatures and exposed to sunlight daily. Before sexual activity in the future, proper hygiene should be maintained. When patients face the harm of vaginal infections, we should actively implement thorough examinations and treatment, avoiding hesitation to seek medical attention. If vaginal infections do not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.