Patient's question:
Hello doctor, after my menstrual period this month, I've been experiencing some itching in my vagina, and sometimes there's some watery discharge? The discharge looks like cottage cheese. I want to ask if, besides candidiasis, there are any other possible conditions. I also have some lower back pain.Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is commonly seen in cases of vaginitis. It is recommended to check a routine vaginal discharge test. Once the cause is identified, symptomatic treatment can be administered. Do not self-medicate blindly, as different types of vaginitis require different medications. Underwear and pants should not be washed with shoe soles or socks. It is best to use a separate laundry container for underwear. After washing, underwear and pants should be exposed to sunlight for drying. It is advisable for both partners to be treated simultaneously to avoid repeated transmission during sexual activity, which can lead to prolonged illness. During treatment, sexual activity should be avoided.