Patient's question:
I'm 45 days pregnant now. At 28 days, trichomoniasis occurred, and my vaginal opening has been itchy all the time. Afraid of affecting the pregnancy, I didn't take any medication. I use Fuyinjie mixed with some water to wash my external genital area every day. But the inside of my vaginal opening is still itchy. I don't know if this affects the child. Please advise what to do if trichomoniasis occurs during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis is clinically characterized by changes in vaginal discharge and itching, burning, or pain in the external genitalia. Pain during intercourse is also common. When the urethra is affected, symptoms such as dysuria and urinary urgency may occur. Common types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, which alter the vaginal pH. The optimal pH for Candida growth is 5.5. Therefore, using alkaline solutions to clean the external genitalia and vagina can alter the vaginal pH and inhibit the growth of fungi. Trichomoniasis can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pay close attention to dietary habits, focusing on light and nutritious foods.