Can vaginal candidiasis lead to a normal birth?

Candidiasis is a common type of vaginitis, which is a fungal infection. When this type of vaginitis occurs, it should be treated promptly and effectively. Some antibacterial drugs and suppositories can be used. If vaginitis occurs during pregnancy, the doctor should conduct a thorough examination and decide whether to give birth naturally or by caesarean section, depending on the specific physical condition.

Can vaginal candidiasis lead to a normal birth?

First, let me explain to you what candidal vaginitis is. This disease is a common and frequent vulvovaginal inflammatory disease caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a conditionally pathogenic bacterium. 10% to 20% of non-pregnant women and 30% of pregnant women have this fungus parasitic in their vagina, but the amount of bacteria is small and does not cause symptoms. Vaginitis symptoms will only occur when the systemic and local vaginal immunity decreases, especially the local cellular immunity decreases, and Candida albicans multiplies in large numbers.

The symptoms are vulvar itching, and the itching symptoms are sometimes mild and sometimes severe, and sometimes occur and sometimes stop. When the itching is severe, the patient will be restless and have difficulty sleeping and eating. When the inflammation is severe, urination pain and sexual intercourse pain may also occur. Increased vaginal discharge is another major symptom of this disease. The vaginal discharge is usually thick and appears to be dregs or curd-like. If a pregnant woman develops candidal vaginitis after becoming pregnant, it is best not to give birth naturally. At the same time, we must also treat the disease. If it is close to her due date, we can choose a cesarean section. This operation will not affect the health of the fetus, nor will it infect the fetus with this bacteria.

If the pregnant woman cannot cure vaginitis before giving birth, then we can also follow the doctor's advice and choose natural birth or caesarean section. Because every pregnant woman's individual physical condition is different, the doctor must make an accurate assessment based on the actual situation of the pregnant woman to help her choose the appropriate method of delivery.

Symptoms of vaginitis may include the following 4 types:

1. Itching, irritation, pain, burning and redness (sometimes swelling) of the vagina and labia.

2. Odorless vaginal discharge, usually white, sticky, cheese-like discharge, sometimes green, tofu-like discharge.

3. Feeling uncomfortable or painful during sexual intercourse.

4. Burning sensation when urinating (when urine irritates your already red vulva).