Patient's question:
Can candidiasis cause infertility?Doctor's answer:
1, Causes of Infertility We know that the vagina has a relatively safe environment under normal conditions, with a balanced microbiota and a relatively stable pH. This environment is crucial for sperm to temporarily reside and pass through. Once this environment is disrupted, infertility can easily occur. If a person suffers from candidal vulvovaginitis, changes in vaginal pH can inhibit sperm motility, and inflammatory cells can engulf sperm, weakening their activity. Additionally, white candidal has the ability to agglutinate sperm, as well as pain during intercourse and reduced libido caused by inflammation, all of which can affect pregnancy. This type of infertility can return to normal quickly with active treatment. However, infertility caused by candidal vulvovaginitis is temporary, and pregnancy is still possible after the disease is cured.2, Impact on Fetal Development After a pregnant woman becomes infected, a very small number of candida in the vagina can ascend through the cervix, penetrate the fetal membrane, and infect the fetus, leading to premature birth. Additionally, when the fetus is delivered through the mother's vagina, it may also be infected with candida, often causing oral candidiasis, such as thrush, which is caused by oral candidal infection. Some infants may also develop candidal dermatitis around the anus. Therefore, to avoid infecting the fetus, pregnant women with candidal vulvovaginitis should seek active treatment.
3, Causing Other Diseases If candidal vulvovaginitis is left untreated for a long time, it can lead to inflammation ascending, causing cervical inflammation and cervical erosion. If the pathogen enters the uterine cavity, it may cause tubo-ovarian inflammation, pelvic inflammation, and other conditions, ultimately affecting pregnancy.
4, Impact on Quality of Life Candidal vulvovaginitis often accompanied by symptoms such as vulvar itching, which can cause numerous inconveniences and disruptions to a woman's life and work, as well as affecting intimate relationships.
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