What are the symptoms of candidal vaginitis

The vagina is the garden of a woman's health and also a very important part of her feminine charm. In ancient erotic novels, the woman’s vagina is often described as “a mysterious jungle” or “a beautiful cluster of flowers”. It is a place where men can explore seriously, so it is a benign and harmonious garden. However, once a woman's vagina has problems of one kind or another, it is undoubtedly a troublesome matter. Why is it itchy in the vagina?

Itching in the genitals is vaginitis.

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The vagina of a normal healthy woman has a natural defense function against the invasion of pathogens due to the characteristics of its anatomical tissue. For example, the closure of the vaginal opening, the close contact of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina, the proliferation of vaginal epithelial cells and the keratinization of surface cells under the influence of estrogen, and the balance of vaginal acidity and alkalinity inhibit the reproduction of alkaline-adapted pathogens. The cervical mucus is alkaline. When the natural defense function of the vagina is destroyed, pathogens can easily invade and cause vaginal inflammation.

If further examination reveals bacterial vaginosis. 10% to 40% of patients have no clinical symptoms. Those with symptoms mainly present with increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor, which is especially aggravated after sexual intercourse and may be accompanied by mild vulvar itching or burning sensation. Examination showed no signs of congestion or inflammation in the vaginal mucosa. The secretions were grayish white, uniform, thin, and adhered to the vaginal wall for a long time, and could be easily wiped off the vaginal wall.

Active treatment is required for bacterial vaginosis. The principle of treatment is to use anti-anaerobic drugs, mainly metronidazole, tinidazole, and clindamycin. Oral medication: Metronidazole is the first choice. Topical medication.

To sum up, for your own health, and in order to avoid passing vaginal bacteria and diseases to your partner during sex, and if your partner also has symptoms of itching, then the patient needs active treatment. And it’s best not to have sex before you’re cured. If it is bacterial vaginosis, then the sexual partner does not actually need routine treatment.