What does it mean when tofu-like residue is discharged after using Baofukang vaginal gel?
Mar 05, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
It is usually normal to experience a tofu-dreg-like discharge after using Baofukang gel; however, this may also be caused by residual medication, poor adaptation to the drug, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or senile vaginitis. A hospital examination is necessary to determine the exact cause. Patients should regularly clean the external genital area with warm water to maintain local hygiene and engage in appropriate exercises such as yoga, tai chi, or jumping rope.
Generally, the discharge of curd-like substances after using Baofu Kang gel is usually caused by normal physiological phenomena, drug residue, poor adaptation to the medication, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or senile vaginitis. A hospital examination is necessary to accurately determine the underlying cause. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Normal phenomenon: After using Baofu Kang gel, vaginal discharge may mix with shed epithelial cells from the vagina and cervix, resulting in the discharge of curd-like material. If there are no other discomfort symptoms, this is typically considered normal and does not require special treatment.
2. Drug residue: Baofu Kang gel is a vaginal medication; most of it is absorbed by the body, but a small portion may remain unabsorbed and be expelled as curd-like discharge. This generally requires no intervention—maintaining external genital hygiene is sufficient.
3. Poor drug tolerance: If a patient is intolerant or allergic to Baofu Kang gel, symptoms may worsen after use, potentially leading to the aforementioned discharge. In such cases, patients should promptly consult their doctor, discontinue the medication, and switch to an alternative treatment.
4. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: This condition is typically caused by Candida infection, leading to vaginal inflammation characterized by symptoms such as itching, burning sensation, and increased vaginal discharge. The discharge often appears thick, white, clumpy, resembling cottage cheese or tofu dregs. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include antifungal medications such as fluconazole capsules, clotrimazole vaginal tablets, or nystatin tablets.
5. Senile vaginitis: Also known as atrophic vaginitis, this condition is primarily caused by decreased estrogen levels, which reduces the body's resistance to pathogenic bacteria and leads to symptoms like genital itching, burning, and vaginal dryness. If secondary Candida infection occurs, curd-like discharge may also appear. Treatment should follow medical guidance and may involve medications such as estriol cream, tibolone tablets, or miconazole nitrate vaginal tablets.
Patients should regularly clean the external genital area with warm water to maintain local hygiene and engage in moderate physical activities such as yoga, tai chi, or jumping rope.
