Patient's question:
Hello expert!I am 24 years old and married.
I contracted a fungal vaginal infection while swimming in the summer. I have been taking medication for 5 months, but follow-up tests still show the fungus.
I have been using the medication consistently and pay close attention to hygiene. My underwear is changed and washed daily, and boiled to sterilize. I don’t understand why it’s still not cured. Is it an issue with my personal constitution, or are there still places I haven’t paid attention to?
Additionally, I discovered moderate cervical erosion in January 2005. After 3 months of medication with no effect, I underwent a LEEP procedure in March. Will long-term medication cause further harm to the cervix?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, candidal vulvovaginitis is vaginitis caused by a fungal infection. Symptoms include intense itching of the external genitalia, even ulceration and pain, vaginal burning pain, which is more pronounced during urination. At the same time, personal hygiene should be paid attention to, and tub baths should be avoided to reduce transmission and infection. It presents as white curd-like or cheesy discharge, with the vaginal walls covered by white pseudomembranes. Reddening of the mucosa is visible after wiping. Treatment primarily involves local vaginal irrigation and medication, such as using baking soda solution or Daktarin vaginal suppositories. Personal hygiene should still be maintained, and tub baths should be avoided to reduce transmission and infection. During treatment, it is best to avoid sexual activity to prevent cross-infection.