Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:Can candidiasis be treated during menstruation? If yes, how; if no, when?
Duration of the current illness and persistence: 4 days
Current general condition: Candidiasis, during menstruation, particularly severe at night
Medical history: Candidiasis. First menstrual period after an abortion, symptoms of candidiasis worsened the day before menstruation.
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: Treated several times, possibly not completely cured.
Doctor's answer:
Oral medications and solutions can be used first, but the solution can only be used externally and cannot be rinsed. Apply medication to the vagina after the menstrual period is clean. Oral anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for treatment, such as: metronidazole and nystatin tablets, etc. In my opinion, it is best for your condition to go to a local regular hospital gynecology department for examination, identify the specific cause after the examination, and carry out treatment according to the examination results, which will be better.Candida vulvovaginitis is prone to recurrence, and eliminating the root cause is very important. It is recommended to pay more attention to hygiene in daily life, and underwear and shoes should be washed separately and exposed to the sun. Under the guidance of a doctor, local and systemic medication should be used. Medications include Daktarin suppositories and nystatin tablets. It is appropriate for both spouses in a married couple to be treated simultaneously.
The cure standard for candidal vulvovaginitis is: after stopping medication for 3 days at the end of the course, perform a daily vaginal discharge test, and if it is negative for 3 consecutive days, it is considered short-term cured. In the future, perform a vaginal discharge test 5 to 7 days before each menstrual period for two months, and if it is negative for consecutive days, it is considered cured.