Patient's question:
My girlfriend has recently had abnormal white discharge, which is like paste and has a foul odor. What is the problem, and how should it be treated!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your girlfriend's condition, it could be considered as vaginitis. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a secretion test to determine its nature before taking medication for treatment.To completely cure vaginitis, in addition to the doctor's symptomatic treatment, the patient must also actively cooperate and follow the doctor's instructions.
① The husband or sexual partner should also undergo targeted treatment simultaneously. In fact, besides gonococcal vaginitis and viral vaginitis, trichomoniasis and candidiasis can also be transmitted sexually. Therefore, the husband or sexual partner may also be infected with the disease, and if left untreated, it can lead to repeated infections in the patient.
② It is essential to complete the prescribed treatment course by the doctor. For most patients, as long as the medication is used correctly, the test results will show negative within a few days. However, this does not mean the condition is completely cured. In fact, at this point, some undestroyed bacteria are hiding under the mucosa, and when the patient's immunity is weakened before the next menstrual period, they will reappear. Therefore, the true meaning of vaginitis cure is when the test results remain negative after taking medication for 7 days each time for 3 consecutive months following the menstrual period.
③ During treatment, maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia and avoid sexual intercourse.
④ It is essential to "treat" living utensils simultaneously. The patient's towels and underwear may also be contaminated with pathogens. If they are not treated in sync, the treatment results will be wasted. Therefore, towels and underwear should be thoroughly disinfected: boil for 15 minutes and then dry them in the sun. They should also be kept in a well-ventilated and dry place during normal use.
⑤ Change underwear daily, and it is best to wear loose cotton briefs.