Patient's question:
In the past one and a half months, the color of my leukorrhea has turned coffee-colored, and the amount has also increased significantly compared to before. There's also a slight odor, but it's not the kind that's very irritating. I went to the hospital for a check-up and happened to be close to my period. The doctor noticed blood at my cervix and took a sample of my leukorrhea for a routine test. The results were:Candida: +
Yeast-like fungi: +
White blood cells: +++
Pus cells: ++
The doctor said I have a yeast infection, but I'm not quite convinced.
Doctor's answer:
Candidal vulvovaginitis is vaginitis caused by a fungal infection. Symptoms include intense itching of the external genitalia, even ulceration and pain, vaginal burning pain, which is more pronounced during urination. It is also important to maintain personal hygiene, avoid using tub baths to reduce transmission and infection. The discharge is white, curd-like or creamy, and the vaginal walls are covered with white pseudomembranes. Reddening of the mucosa is visible after wiping. Treatment primarily involves local vaginal (showering) and medication, such as baking soda solution or Daktarin vaginal suppositories. Personal hygiene should be maintained, and tub baths should be avoided to reduce transmission and infection.