Patient's question:
I'm not sure if vaginitis will definitely recur, at least there are no symptoms now. Can I let my boyfriend give me oral sex? Can I have sex with him (with a condom)? Can he touch my vagina? Will oral sex, sex with a condom, or touching the vagina cause a recurrence of candidal vaginitis?Please give me a direct answer... Thank you~~~~!!!!
First follow-up question: Will taking Wuji Baifeng pills cause a recurrence of candidal vaginitis?
Second follow-up question: I heard that oral sex can cause vaginitis to recur. Will oral sex, touching the vagina, or having sex with a condom cause a recurrence of candidal vaginitis?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Prevention of Candidal Vulvovaginitis(1) Exercise regularly, maintain a balanced diet, and avoid excessive consumption of high-sugar foods.
(2) Develop good hygiene habits: Wash your hands before using the toilet; do not use dirty toilet paper; wipe the outer genital area from front to back after defecation; clean the outer genital area daily, change underwear, and dry it in a well-ventilated place; use your own basin and towels; wash underwear and socks separately.
(3) Dress appropriately: Avoid wearing synthetic underwear, and do not borrow others' underwear, pants, or swimsuits.
(4) When using public restrooms, try to avoid sitting on toilets; prefer showering over tub baths; do not sit directly on bathroom chairs after bathing; do not swim in pools with poor disinfection.
(5) Do not overemphasize hygiene: Some patients claim to be very hygienic during their visits, washing the outer genital area 2–3 times a day, often using a ( is a device for cleaning the vagina) or their hands. However, this practice is incorrect. The vaginal environment is slightly acidic and contains a diverse microbiome. The mutual restraint between different bacterial species helps prevent the overgrowth of pathogenic fungi or bacteria. This is a natural defense mechanism of the human body. Cleaning the vagina disrupts its slightly acidic environment and the mutual restraint between bacterial species, weakening the vaginal epithelium's disease resistance and potentially causing vaginal infections caused by fungi or other bacteria.
(6) Do not overuse antibiotics: Long-term or excessive use of antibiotics can disrupt the balance between vaginal bacteria, allowing fungi to grow unchecked and cause infections.
(7) Contraceptive medication