Patient's question:
This summer, we went on a trip. The hotel was not very upscale, and the environment was average. There was a sexual encounter between a couple. After returning home, my wife felt unwell. Mainly, she experienced vaginal itching and a burning sensation, along with excessive vaginal discharge. After a thorough examination at the hospital, she was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. What medication is used to treat the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, bacterial vaginosis is generally treated with local medication. In this case, it is recommended to wash the external genital area with warm water every night and use a dose of tinidazole suppository after the menstrual period to complete a course. Sexual intercourse should be avoided. However, the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis can be confirmed with routine leukorrhea tests, and oral medications such as tinidazole or ornidazole can be prescribed. It is advised to visit a hospital for relevant examinations and treatment.