Patient's question:
Patient gender: FemaleMain symptoms: Recurrent attacks
Onset time: 2 years
Laboratory test results: Few molds:
Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis vulvovaginitis is a common external vaginal inflammation caused by Candida. It was previously known as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Common triggers include: pregnancy, diabetes, extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and immunosuppressants, and sometimes tight underwear or obesity can also lead to it. Main clinical manifestations: vulvar itching, pain, burning sensation. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by urinary frequency, urinary urgency, dyspareunia. Typical discharge is white, thick, and creamy or cottage cheese-like, sometimes attached to the vaginal walls or inner side of the labia minora. Treatment should involve eliminating triggers and selecting local or systemic antifungal medications. The duration of treatment depends on the patient's clinical classification and the severity of the disease. For recurrent cases, the treatment duration may be extended. Sexual partners should also be treated simultaneously.