How is fungal vaginitis caused?

Written by Li Shun Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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Common causes of candidal vulvovaginitis include long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, patients with diabetes, patients who long-term use immunosuppressive drugs, wearing tight underwear, and moisture in sanitary products. All these factors can lead to the occurrence of candidal vulvovaginitis.

Changing unhealthy lifestyles, stopping the use of antibiotics, actively treating diabetes, wearing breathable cotton underwear, and keeping the vulva clean can all reduce the occurrence of candidal vulvovaginitis.

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How to treat fungal vaginitis with medication?

Candidal vaginitis is a common type of vaginitis. It can occur when a woman's immune resistance is weakened or under some special circumstances, leading to the onset of candidal vaginitis. Currently, the treatment of candidal vaginitis in clinical practice often involves the use of vaginal medications. The choice of medication mainly aims to inhibit the growth of the fungus. Therefore, antifungal drugs are commonly selected for the treatment of candidal vaginitis. There are many drugs available, and it is recommended that patients undergo examination at local hospitals before treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Can you get pregnant with vaginitis?

Vaginitis is a very common gynecological issue among women, occurring countless times in every woman's life. Thus, the ability to get pregnant while having vaginitis indicates that there are no major issues with your body. Vaginitis itself does not affect the development of the fetus, however, during childbirth, it may lead to infections in the fetus. For instance, fungal vaginitis may cause oral thrush in children, and bacterial vaginitis may lead to infections of the uterine lining. In other words, vaginitis could potentially trigger infections during childbirth, affecting both the mother and the fetus. Throughout the pregnancy, it does not cause developmental deformities in the fetus.

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Does vaginitis affect pregnancy?

If a woman has vaginitis, it can affect her ability to become pregnant. First, during the period of preparing for pregnancy, vaginitis can interfere with the combination of sperm and egg, which can easily lead to unsuccessful fertilization. Second, if a woman has vaginitis after becoming pregnant, it is essential to treat it promptly. Otherwise, the inflammation of the vagina can easily lead to cervicitis, which can then spread upward, causing chorioamnionitis. If chorioamnionitis continues to spread to the interior of the uterine cavity, it can cause premature rupture of membranes and intrauterine infection. Therefore, if symptoms of vaginitis are present, it is necessary to promptly perform routine vaginal discharge tests to identify the type of inflammation and treat it accordingly, whether before or during pregnancy. Vaginitis is treatable with medication in both circumstances.

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How is vaginitis treated?

If you get vaginitis, you should first go to the hospital to have a vaginal discharge test, because there are many types of vaginitis, and the treatment methods and medications vary. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the pathogen causing the vaginitis before medicating. Treatment can include both topical and oral medications. For trichomonal vaginitis, metronidazole can be used, both topically and orally. For fungal vaginitis, clotrimazole vaginal tablets can be used topically, or fluconazole can be taken orally. Bacterial vaginitis requires the use of antibiotics for treatment.

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Symptoms of yeast vaginitis

The symptoms of fungal vaginitis are quite typical, mainly including vulvar itching, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge, and a burning sensation of the vulva. The vulvar itching can be particularly severe, sometimes causing restlessness in sitting or lying down. During gynecological examinations, a large amount of cottage cheese-like discharge can be seen in the vagina, and both the vulva and the vagina appear congested. Patients may experience a burning sensation of the vulva while urinating, which is indicative of fungal vaginitis. Common treatments for fungal vaginitis include vaginal medications and oral medications, both of which are very effective, and generally, one course of treatment can lead to recovery.