Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 49 years old, suffering from bacterial vaginosis for 8 years. She experiences mild vaginal pain and discomfort, itching, and has watery white discharge with a fishy odor and a sour smell. She has taken medication multiple times, but the condition keeps recurring despite treatment.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you provided, it is recommended that you visit a government-run hospital, preferably a Class III-A hospital, and consult a gynecologist for a vaginal fluid examination. If pathogenic bacteria are detected, targeted medication can be used for treatment. Otherwise, overuse of medication may prevent the normal vaginal flora from recovering, which could lead to bacterial vaginosis (the correct medical term and indication are: bacterial vaginosis).Treatment for bacterial vaginosis only requires taking broad-spectrum antibiotics orally for 14 consecutive days to be cured. During the course of oral antibiotics, medication should not be used in the vagina or for external genital washing, as this may render the oral antibiotic treatment ineffective. It is recommended that you visit a government-run hospital, preferably a Class III-A hospital, and consult a gynecologist.