What is vaginitis?

Vaginitis may be caused by bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, changes in hormone levels, allergic reactions, etc. Vaginitis can be treated by keeping clean, taking medication, adjusting diet, avoiding irritation, and enhancing immunity.

1. Bacterial infection

Bacterial infection is a common cause of vaginitis, which may be related to an imbalance of vaginal flora. It usually manifests as symptoms such as increased leucorrhea, odor, and vulvar itching. During treatment, you can use metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets, clindamycin phosphate vaginal gel, tinidazole suppositories and other drugs as directed by your doctor. Patients with bacterial vaginosis need to avoid excessive cleaning of the vagina to avoid disrupting the normal flora balance.

2. Fungal infection

Vaginitis caused by fungal infection is usually caused by Candida, which may be related to long-term antibiotic use, low immunity and other factors. It manifests as tofu-like leucorrhea, burning sensation in the vulva and other symptoms. During treatment, you can use antifungal drugs such as clotrimazole vaginal tablets, miconazole nitrate suppositories, and nystatin vaginal suppositories as directed by your doctor. Patients with fungal vaginitis need to keep their vulva dry and avoid wearing tight chemical fiber underwear.

3. Parasitic infection

Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and is mainly spread through sexual contact. It manifests as yellow-green foamy leucorrhea, vulvar itching and other symptoms. During treatment, you can use metronidazole tablets, tinidazole tablets, ornidazole capsules and other drugs as directed by your doctor. Patients with trichomonas vaginitis need to be treated at the same time as their sexual partners and avoid sexual intercourse during treatment.

4. Changes in hormone levels

Postmenopausal women may suffer from atrophic vaginitis due to decreased estrogen levels, which may manifest as vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse and other symptoms. During treatment, you can use estriol cream, proestren vaginal capsules and other drugs to supplement estrogen as directed by your doctor. Patients with vaginitis caused by hormonal changes can appropriately increase their intake of soy products and supplement phytoestrogens.

5. Allergic reaction

Allergies to sanitary napkins, condoms, detergents and other items may cause allergic vaginitis, which manifests as vulvar redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms. During treatment, anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine tablets and cetirizine hydrochloride tablets can be used as directed by the doctor, and hydrocortisone cream can be used topically. Patients with allergic vaginitis need to avoid contact with allergens and choose cotton underwear and hypoallergenic toiletries.

Patients with vaginitis should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and dry on a daily basis and avoid using irritating lotions to rinse the vagina. Choose cotton underwear with good breathability and change them frequently. In your diet, you can consume foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt in moderation and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Proper exercise enhances immunity and avoids overexertion. If symptoms of vaginitis occur, you should seek medical treatment promptly and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication that may lead to recurrence or aggravation of the condition. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment, and sexual partners should receive treatment at the same time if necessary.