Patient's question:
My husband has balanitis, and he had sex before it was completely healed. At the time, I thought nothing of it and didn't pay much attention. It lasted for about one or two months. The other day after he finished, he said there was a lot of white discharge similar to cottage cheese. Now his private area is a bit itchy. Can he buy something to clean it himself? Should he see a gynecologist?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it should be a fungal vaginal infection. You can treat it with medication applied vaginally. You can use a baking soda solution to clean the external genital area and vagina, followed by inserting vaginal suppositories. The treatment should last for two weeks. During the treatment period, avoid sexual intercourse and spicy or irritating foods. Pay attention to local hygiene, keep underwear and socks separate when washing, dry them in the sun, and boost your body's resistance. Balanitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay more attention to personal hygiene.