How to treat fungal vaginitis?

Candidal vaginitis is relatively common and is also detrimental to women's reproductive health, so scientific treatment methods are necessary and drug treatment is essential. Clotrimazole vaginal suppository is actually the most commonly used drug for the treatment of candidal vaginitis.

1. Treatment

1. For simple vulvovaginal candidiasis, local medication is the main choice. Generally, the symptoms will be alleviated or disappear within 2-3 days after medication. Clotrimazole vaginal suppository, use every 3 days, 2 times in total.

2. Regarding the treatment of complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis, the selected drugs are basically the same as those for simple vulvovaginal candidiasis. Whether local or systemic medication, the treatment time should be appropriately extended.

3. The treatment principles of vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy are: the primary issue that must be considered during treatment is whether the drug is harmful to the fetus; treatment is mainly local medication, and no systemic medication is given; it is limited to pregnant women with symptoms and signs.

4. The prognosis is generally good, with an effective rate of 80% to 90%. Complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis is prone to recurrence.

2. Prevention

1. Exercise, eat a balanced diet, and avoid foods high in sugar.

2. Develop good hygiene habits. Dress appropriately.

3. When using public toilets, try to avoid sitting on toilets; showers are encouraged. Don't be overly particular about hygiene.

4. Do not abuse antibiotics.

5. Actively treat diabetes.

6. If women who take contraceptive pills suffer from recurrent candidal vaginitis, they should stop taking contraceptive pills and use other contraceptive methods instead.