Patient's question:
I had sexual intercourse with my partner a few days ago. Later, I started experiencing itching in the genital area. There are no other symptoms, just the itching. What should I do?Follow-up question: There are no other symptoms, just itching. My partner and I haven’t planned to have children yet, so we use withdrawal as contraception. Should a topical medication be used to address this?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is classified as candidiasis. The transmission and recurrence of candidiasis are closely related to sexual activity, so it is considered one of the sexually transmitted diseases. In clinical practice, patients often experience frequent relapses, which is due to the fact that both partners do not receive simultaneous treatment. The female should insert one Clotrimazole vaginal suppository into the vagina every night before going to bed, once a day, for a course of 7-10 days. Currently, there are many suppositories available for treating candidiasis, and medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. The male should also take antifungal medications such as itraconazole under the guidance of a doctor.