Xiaomei (pseudonym), who has just passed her menstrual period, recently felt extremely itchy in her vagina. During urination, she felt a slight pain in her urethra and also secreted discharge resembling tofu residue. Therefore, she quickly went to the gynecology department of the South Hospital of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat sen University for treatment. After the vaginal discharge test, the doctor told her that it was candidal vaginitis that had recurred.

The reason for the strange itching is actually sanitary napkins

Faced with the doctor's diagnosis, Xiaomei immediately hesitated and said, "I used to suffer from candidal vaginitis and had already been treated with topical medication. How could it recur now? And coincidentally, it happened just like the last time, after the menstrual period?" Did I use the same pack of sanitary napkins for two months? " The doctor asked. "Yes, my sanitary napkins are all well-known brands bought from chain supermarkets. How could there be any hygiene issues?" Xiao Mei answered with certainty. "How do you keep your sanitary napkins?" the doctor asked.

"Open it and put it in the wardrobe."

The doctor told Xiaomei that the problem may be with the sanitary napkin. "Sanitary napkins must be kept clean and stored, and it is best to use the opened bag in a timely manner that month. Do not use sanitary napkins and pads that may have been contaminated." Associate Professor Chen Zhiliao from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the South Hospital of Sun Yat sen University explained to Xiao Mei.

Beware of multiple occurrences of candidal vaginitis

It has now entered spring, and the rainy spring season is a common season for candidal vaginitis. Recently, many patients with this disease have been seeking medical attention every day. In the past, it was believed that wearing damp underwear on cloudy and rainy days could easily cause vaginitis. However, during this period, using contaminated sanitary products that have been opened can also easily cause the disease.

Professor Chen pointed out that candidal vaginitis is a common disease in women. Therefore, once women discover the symptoms mentioned above in their bodies, they should seek medical attention from a regular hospital's gynecology department as soon as possible. Do not feel that these diseases are difficult to talk about, feel embarrassed to see them, and delay treatment, which may harm their physical health. Generally speaking, the disease can be cured quickly by following the doctor's instructions and using effective topical and oral medication. But pay attention to medication re examination. Because after taking medication, the symptoms disappear quickly, but some Candida still survive in the hidden area of the vagina and may relapse when encountering a suitable environment. Therefore, it is necessary to have a follow-up examination. If no Candida is found, even if the symptoms disappear, further treatment is still needed.