Patient's question:
I got a fungal vaginal infection this year and went to the hospital for treatment. Following the doctor's advice, I took medication for three months every time I had my period. However, it still recurs one week before my period, making me restless and extremely painful. How can I completely get rid of this annoying disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello:To treat recurrent candidal vulvovaginitis, it is first necessary to eliminate the causes that lead to repeated vaginal Candida infections, while extending the treatment duration and using multiple treatment methods simultaneously. Local treatment can involve first using traditional Chinese herbal medicine for fumigation and sitz baths, followed by medication insertion into the vagina and topical application of antifungal ointment. Local treatment can be performed throughout the menstrual cycle, with medication cessation during menstruation and resumption after the menstrual period ends. Oral itraconazole, 200 mg per dose, once daily after meals, should be taken for three consecutive days. This treatment should be maintained for 1 to 2 months.