Mycosis vaginalis is a common gynecological condition that affects at least 75% of women in their lifetime, as the female vagina is an acidic, warm and moist environment inside, which creates a suitable environment for the growth of mycobacteria.
What are the signs of mycosis vaginalis?
The main symptoms are itching or burning pain in the vulva and vagina and abnormal leucorrhea (typically white thick bean curd-like or curd-like), and in severe cases, frequent, painful urination and painful intercourse. In some patients, Candida albicans can be found in the leucorrhoea test.
Why is mycosis vaginalis prone to recurrence?
Mycosis vaginalis is treated and should be reviewed after each menstrual period, and the leucorrhoea test should be done 3 times in a row without any abnormalities and without discomfort. There are several possible reasons for recurrence.
1. failure to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular treatment and review.
2, frequent or long-term use of antibiotics
3.Wearing tight pants, using sanitary pads or washing basin ponds for a long time.
4.Diabetic patients’ blood sugar is not controlled, so that the acidity in their vagina increases, as well as long-term urine sugar provides favorable conditions for the growth of Candida.
5. Poor hygiene habits, washing underwear and socks together causes self-infection; wiping from the anus to the urethra after stool may bring Candida in the intestines into the vagina, repeatedly triggering mycosis vaginalis.
How to prevent mycosis vaginalis?
Mycosis vaginalis is easily re-infected, so prevention should be taken very seriously.
1. follow the doctor’s instructions for regular treatment and review.
2.Avoid unclean sexual intercourse.
3, pay attention to vulva cleanliness, change underwear regularly; wash feet, wash vulva bath tub and bath towel to isolate disinfection.
4, reasonable clothing: do not wear chemical fiber underwear, do not wear tight and non-breathable underwear.
5, correct application of antibiotics, corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants to prevent secondary infection (6) active treatment of diabetes and other chronic wasting diseases.
(6) Avoid sitting toilets as much as possible when using public toilets; promote showering and not washing basin ponds.
Is mycosis vaginalis an STD?
Mycosis vaginalis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, so the World Health Organization classifies it as a sexually transmitted disease. And to be clear, it is not a sexually transmitted disease.