Can moxibustion treat gynecological fungal infections?
Nov 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Gynecological fungal infections are generally vulvovaginal candidiasis. Moxibustion usually has no curative effect on vulvovaginal candidiasis, but it may help alleviate associated discomfort symptoms to some extent. While using moxibustion for treatment, medication should also be administered. The primary effects of moxibustion are warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold, and relieving pain. Women with cold uterus (gonghan) often benefit from moxibustion.
Gynecological fungal infections are generally referred to as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Moxibustion usually has no curative effect on vulvovaginal candidiasis, but it may help alleviate associated discomfort symptoms to some extent. However, while using moxibustion, medication treatment should also be administered. Details are as follows:
The main effects of moxibustion include warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation, dispelling cold, and relieving pain. Women with cold uterus syndrome often benefit from moxibustion. However, vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by a fungal infection in the vagina, and the infection can only be cured by eliminating the fungus. Therefore, moxibustion is not very effective for treating this condition.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis should be treated according to medical advice using medications such as miconazole nitrate cream or fluconazole capsules. These drugs are highly effective when administered vaginally. It is essential to completely cure the condition during the first treatment, as this disease tends to recur easily.
Note: If you experience the above condition, drink plenty of water and maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia. If symptoms are severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor and adopt other effective treatments accordingly.
