Patient's question:
Lately, my wife has been feeling a persistent itching in her external genital area, and her vaginal discharge has been unusually abundant, resembling a watery flow. The discharge is mostly yellowish and has a foul odor. During sexual intercourse, she often experiences pain. After a thorough examination, it was determined that she has bacterial vaginosis. What medication is most effective for bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for bacterial vaginosis medication, you can use ampicillin or metronidazole, sulfamethoxazole, etc. Local medication can involve using metronidazole vaginal suppositories for 7 days, alternating with one application per night, which helps stabilize symptoms. For sexual partners, it's important to conduct careful examinations or treatments to prevent cross-infection. Pay attention to personal hygiene to prevent pathogens from entering, exercise regularly to strengthen your body.