Patient's question:
Problem Description: When I have sex with my boyfriend, my lower body hurts a lot, and I usually feel itchy down there. Recently, there is a strong odor down there, and my discharge is very abundant, thin, like egg white. What's going on? Thank youDoctor's answer:
Considering it may be vaginitis, once the acid-base balance in the vagina is disrupted, it provides an excellent growth environment for bacteria such as Candida, leading to the occurrence of vaginitis. When treating vaginitis, if the vaginal acid-base balance cannot be adjusted promptly, the treatment effect may be unsatisfactory. Patients can use alkaline solutions to rinse the external genitalia and vagina. When the vaginal acid-base balance is not suitable for bacterial growth, the goal of treating vaginitis can be achieved. Alternatively, imidazole suppositories, clotrimazole suppositories, and Terbinafine suppositories can be used for local administration, which also yield good therapeutic effects for vaginitis. Generally, before vaginal medication, local rinsing is required, and under the guidance of a doctor, the fungus should be completely eradicated following the principles of sufficient course and dosage. Additionally, creams such as clotrimazole cream and Terbinafine cream can be applied externally to the vagina. During the treatment of vaginitis, they can help alleviate itching and pain in the external genitalia. For individuals with severe local itching symptoms, steroid medications can be used under medical advice to relieve symptoms.