What medicine to take for vaginitis

What medicine should I take for vaginitis?

Vaginitis is a common disease in women's lives, which can cause discomfort in the female vulva, such as itching, burning pain, irritation, abnormal discharge, etc. Due to the characteristics of anatomical tissue, the normal and healthy female vagina has a natural defense against the invasion of pathogens. If the vaginal opening is closed, the front and back walls of the vagina are close, the vaginal epithelial cells proliferate under the influence of estrogen and surface cell keratinization, the vaginal pH remains balanced, inhibiting the reproduction of alkaline pathogens, and the cervical mucus is alkaline. When the natural defense function of the vagina is damaged, pathogens can easily invade, leading to vaginal inflammation.

When women are healthy, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria will live in the vagina, forming a normal vaginal flora. Any reason that breaks the ecological balance between the vagina and the flora can also form conditional pathogens. After menopause, due to decreased ovarian function, decreased estrogen levels, vaginal wall atrophy, thinning of the mucosa, increased vaginal pH, and decreased local resistance, other pathogens over-breed or easily invade and cause inflammation, mainly aerobic bacteria. 10% to 40% of patients have no clinical symptoms. Symptomatic patients mainly show increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor, especially after sexual intercourse, and may be accompanied by mild vulvar itching or burning. Examination of the vaginal mucosa shows no signs of congestion and inflammation. The discharge is grayish white, uniform, thin, and often adheres to the vaginal wall, and it is easy to wipe the discharge off the vaginal wall.

Oral medications are not effective for women with vaginitis, and vaginal medications are more effective. It is recommended to pay attention to rest and keep warm, avoid fatigue, drink more hot water, and avoid raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods.