Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 25 years old1. I have trichomoniasis vaginitis. The doctor prescribed medication for me, but after finishing it, I feel itchy.
2. Before starting the medication, my vaginal discharge was purulent. After taking the medication, the discharge has a slight bloody tint. I asked the attending doctor what was going on, and he said it's normal and not to stop the medication.
1. Do I need to take the medication attentively?
2. Is this situation normal?
Doctor's answer:
Dear patient,It is likely to be candidiasis (yeast infection). The main symptoms are vaginal itching and cheesy-looking discharge. It can be spread through sexual contact and may self-heal, but it is prone to recurrence.
We recommend performing a vaginal discharge test. If it indicates a yeast infection, oral Nifuratel can be taken, followed by treatment with Kuiyangshu liquid and vaginal suppositories. Sexual activity should be temporarily avoided. If the sexual partner has symptoms of vulvar itching, they should also be treated simultaneously.