Candida vaginal vaginosis

Common, caused by one of the many fungal strains called Candida. Candida is a fungus that still has a small amount in the vagina as well as in the mouth and digestive tract of both men and women.

Candida mushroom (Photo: higiene)

Fungal infections make the vaginal fluid thicken, white, chewy, can also be slightly loose but no odor, vulva and vaginal mucosa are often red and very itchy.

Why are fungi still in the vagina that develop so much to cause fungal vaginitis? It is due to an imbalance in a woman's body, such as having to use antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections and antibiotics that kill all the 'you' bacteria living peacefully with yeast religion.

Because these bacteria are destroyed, the fungus has conditions to develop and cause inflammation. Other factors that can cause imbalance are pregnancy (due to changes in hormonal levels) - diabetes (causing sugar in the urine and vagina) - oral contraceptive pills High estrogen - taking immunosuppressive drugs - endocrine disorders or diseases of the thyroid gland - corticosteroid therapy.

Treatment:

Nystatin 100,000 units, 2 capsules per day, for 14 days or Itraconazole (sporal) 100 mg 3 times a day or Fluconazole (Triflucan 50mg capsules, Diflucan 150mg capsules): 150 mg single dose.

Clotrimazole (Canesten, Fungistin, Gyne-lotrimin, Mycelex-G) is used to treat fungi in the vagina, mouth and throat. Drugs in the form of: tablets set 100 or 500 mg. 1% cream form. 10 mg rhombus.

Amount:

With fungal vaginitis: put 500 mg in the vagina at bedtime only once or put 100 mg in the vagina every night for 3 nights. Cream: put 5 grams into the vagina every night when going to bed in 7-14 nights.

With mouth and throat fungus: take lozenges 10 mg 5 times a day for 14 days.

Do not take: if you have ever had allergies to medicine.

Side effects: Slightly irritating or itchy. Nausea or vomiting if used in oral form.

Note: If clotrimazole causes vaginal irritation, stop taking it. Avoid sexual intercourse for 3-4 days to prevent transmission to your partner.

The information needed to know: for pregnant women, single doses and higher doses are more effective.

Other drugs may work:

For fungal infections: nystatin, miconazole, gentiane green or vinegar.

Doctor DAO XUAN DUNG