Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for three check-ups, and all the doctors said it was vaginitis. I took the medication and did the cleaning as prescribed, but it never seemed to work. I don't know what the reason is. It has been recurring for over a year now. Actually, I noticed that my symptoms aren't very severe—just some white discharge that looks like thick mucus, sometimes white, sometimes yellow, sometimes more, and sometimes less. There are no other symptoms. What should I do? Is there any other miracle cure I can try?First follow-up question: It was diagnosed as candidal vaginitis and monilial vaginitis.
Second follow-up question: I've used Daktarin suppositories, but they haven't helped.
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Herbal Treatment: Use Chinese herbal decoctions with the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, killing parasites, and relieving itching to steam and wash the external genitalia. This can not only alleviate symptoms but also inhibit and eliminate Candida. Since the itching, pain, and burning symptoms of the external genitalia are significantly reduced after washing, this method is more suitable for women with acute Candida vulvovaginitis, helping to relieve patient discomfort. Additionally, Chinese herbs can be formulated into powders or suppositories for vaginal medication.
Prescription ①:
Dried root of Dictamnus scabra 30g
Coptis chinensis 30g
Sophora flavescens 30g
Fructus Cnidium 30g
Benzoin 3g
Wrap the herbs in white cloth, decoct to obtain 2000 ml of liquid. Steam the external genitalia while the liquid is hot, then sit in the bath for 20 minutes once the liquid cools slightly. Do this 1–2 times daily. After the first use, dry the herb package and it can be reused once. A 7-day course is recommended. After bathing, insert one clotrimazole suppository or terbinafine suppository into the vagina and apply the above ointment to the external genitalia.
Prescription ② (from Selected Practical Formulas for Dermatological and Venereal Diseases):
Syzygium aromaticum 12g
Pogostemon cablin 30g
Coptis chinensis 15g
Rhubarb 30g
Gentiana scabra 20g
Potassium alum 15g
Mentha haplocalyx 15g
Benzoin 1g
This formula clears heat, dries dampness, kills parasites, and relieves itching. It has strong inhibitory and killing effects on Candida albicans, other superficial skin fungi, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Usage: decoct daily, wash and soak the external genitalia 1–2 times, each time for 30 minutes. It can also be prepared as an external wash solution or an ointment for external use. Married women may also rinse the vagina once daily with the liquid. A 12-day course is recommended.
Prescription ③ (from Latest Therapies for Sexually Transmitted Diseases):
Sophora flavescens 30g
Fructus Cnidium