What to do if pregnant women have vulvitis

During pregnancy, due to physiological changes in women, various discomforts will occur, and some people will be infected with vulvitis. However, during pregnancy, the fetus is in a period of rapid development, and the use of some drugs at this time will inevitably produce great side effects. So what should pregnant women do with vulvitis!

Characteristics of medication for vaginitis in pregnant women

According to a survey, about 2/3 of pregnant women suffer from candidal vaginitis, mainly because after pregnancy, the vagina is congested, the secretions are vigorous, and the vulva is moist, which is conducive to the growth of fungi, so they are prone to candidal vaginitis. If you have mild candidal vaginitis, it generally does not affect pregnancy, but if it is more severe vaginitis, you should wait until it is cured before getting pregnant.

Pregnant women with this disease will experience symptoms of vulva itching and burning pain, which will affect their work and rest. If not treated in time, the fetus will be infected and will develop erythematous rashes on the skin and yellow pinpoint spots on the umbilical cord. If the fetus is delivered vaginally, 2/3 of the newborns will develop the disease - thrush and red buttocks.

But pregnant women should note that the use of medication should be different in the early, middle and late stages of pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, because the fetus is in an important period of organ development and formation, drugs can easily have side effects. Experts do not recommend the use of suppositories and oral medications. If the patient's symptoms are mild, it is best to choose some Chinese medicine lotions to improve the itching symptoms; if the infection is more serious, the vagina can be scrubbed and then suppositories can be applied locally in the vagina, but this process must be completed by the hospital's obstetrics and gynecology nurse to avoid inadvertent medication that has adverse effects on the fetus. The use of medication in the middle and late stages is relatively safe, and the problem should be solved thoroughly at this time. Experts recommend a three-pronged approach of oral medication, suppositories, and lotions.

For example, one "Dakning" suppository can be used per day for three consecutive days and costs about 20 to 30 yuan. One "Canesten" suppository costs more than 50 yuan and generally one suppository is enough. It is best to use another one after a week to consolidate the therapeutic effect. The oral version of "Maimino" is suitable for pregnant women and is relatively safe for the fetus. It costs more than 70 yuan per box and is also taken orally for one week, but you should consult a doctor before use. There are many kinds of external washing lotions on the market. For pregnant women, washing the vulva is allowed, but washing the vagina is prohibited, as it can easily affect the fetus.

To avoid infecting newborns, pregnant women with candidal vaginitis should choose drugs that are harmless to the fetus for local treatment, and the operation must be gentle.