Patient's question:
Recently, the hospital diagnosed me with candidiasis (yeast infection). I'm worried about transmitting it to my husband. Do men need treatment? He doesn't want to go to the hospital. If I don't know whether he has been infected, can I take any medication to prevent it?Right now, I'm just taking medication and using Jieryin to wash my vagina. Will that be enough? Do I need to go back to the hospital for a follow-up check?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, candidiasis is prone to recurring and can be transmitted between partners. Both partners should be treated simultaneously. Candidiasis is a common type of vaginitis, usually caused by Candida albicans. The main symptoms are itching or burning in the external genitalia. During the acute phase, there is an increase in vaginal discharge, which appears as creamy clumps or cottage cheese-like in texture. Pay attention to maintaining cleanliness of the external genitalia to prevent cross-infection. Use antibiotics and hormones reasonably.Treatment:
1. Use alkaline solutions such as 2–4% sodium bicarbonate or soapy water to rinse the external genitalia and vagina, altering the vaginal pH to make it unfavorable for fungal growth. After rinsing, insert nystatin tablets or suppositories into the vagina, 100,000–200,000 units each time, once daily, for a course of 10–14 days. Apply 3% miconazole cream to the external genitalia afterward for better results.
2. Use Daktar suppositories externally. Men can use Daktar cream externally.
3. Fluconazole can also be used for treatment.
During treatment, avoid sexual intercourse and change clean, disinfected underwear daily. Follow up after the menstrual period.