Gynecological question: What is this white, jelly-like substance?

Patient's question:

Patient Gender: Female
Her husband recently started using a herbal medicine called Feng Baoning to treat gynecological health issues. After less than one course of treatment, she noticed some creamy white discharge with a cheesy texture coming from her vagina, accompanied by a foul odor. She is unsure what it is and seeks advice.

Doctor's answer:

Problem Analysis:
Hello, candidal vulvovaginitis is a vaginal infection caused by the infection of Candida albicans in the mold. Mild infections may be asymptomatic. The most common symptoms are vulvar itching and increased vaginal discharge. The typical symptom is white, curd-like vaginal discharge, which can form a white membrane attached to the inner and outer labia minora and vaginal mucosa. Vulvar itching often spreads gradually from the inner labia minora to the vulvar area, causing intense itching that patients often find unbearable.
Suggestions:
Hello, it is suspected to be candidal vulvovaginitis. It is necessary to change the pH of the vagina, pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, and use boiling water to wash underwear, bowls, towels, etc. They should be dried in the sun during treatment...