How to manage yeast vaginitis after it occurs
Disease description:
I am thirty years old. Recently, I have been experiencing vaginal itching. After a hospital examination, the doctor diagnosed me with fungal vaginitis (yeast infection). How should fungal vaginitis be treated once it occurs?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Once candidiasis (yeast) vaginitis occurs, the management approach should include:
1. Medication: The primary treatment involves antifungal drugs. Local therapy with nystatin vaginal suppositories is commonly used, and oral medications such as ketoconazole or fluconazole may be administered as adjunctive treatment. Additionally, altering the vaginal pH—such as douching with 2% to 4% sodium bicarbonate solution—can help inhibit the growth of fungi.
2. Personal hygiene: Change underwear frequently. Used underwear, towels, and similar items should be washed in boiling water and dried under direct sunlight to reduce microbial proliferation.
3. Lifestyle habits: Avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics and estrogen-containing medications, as overuse of these drugs may contribute to the development of candidiasis vaginitis.
4. Active treatment: It is essential to completely cure the vaginitis, as incomplete treatment may lead to recurrent episodes and negatively impact health.
Following the above measures can effectively alleviate symptoms of candidiasis vaginitis and prevent recurrence.
