Patient's question:
Is vulvovaginal candidiasis stage 2 serious? What medicine works best for the treatment?Doctor's answer:
Candidiasis is a common vulvovaginal inflammation caused by Candida. It was previously known as candidal vaginitis. Common triggers include pregnancy, diabetes, extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and immunosuppressants, and sometimes tight underwear or obesity can also lead to it.Main clinical manifestations: vulvar itching, pain, burning sensation. In severe cases, it may also include urinary frequency, urinary urgency, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse). The typical discharge is white, thick, and creamy or cottage cheese-like, sometimes adhering to the vaginal walls or inner side of the labia minora.
Treatment should be based on eliminating the triggers and may involve local or systemic antifungal medications. The duration of treatment depends on the clinical classification and severity of the disease. For recurrent cases, the treatment period may be extended. Partners should also be treated simultaneously.