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Itching, Discomfort In Vagina. Prescribed Candid And Betnovate. Using Lactacyd Vaginal Wash. What Could Be The Reason?
Question: I have some problem with itching and discomfort in my vaginal area. I went to an Obs & Gynaec and she did some XXXXXXX examination. The medications she gave me were antibiotics and vaginal tabs to insert. She also gave me Candid and betnovate cream. She asked me to mix and apply both the creams 3-4 times in a day. I completed the drug course but i am still feeling the same discomfort again. Sometimes its their and sometimes its not. I feel a sudden discomfort and itching feel. I am also using Lactacyd vaginal wash during bath. what could be the reason? Why am i getting this again and again? I also have seen my husband having the same problem. I want him to use a good XXXXXXX wash as well?/ can you suggest one for him as well?
XXXXXXX
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
I think you are possibly suffering from vaginal candidiasis which is known to recur in 45-50% of the cases. In addition, we are also looking at another inadequately treated infection since your husband is also having the same problem ( as Candida is not sexually transmitted).
For Candida, the frequency of recurrence is greater in diabetics, pregnant women, women taking oral contraceptives and those with some immunodeficiencies. If there is a recurrence, I would suggest that we start you on an oral anti fungal like itraconazole or ketoconazole. Also, I would want you to be tested for diabetes if you get this again. For this, a fasting blood sugar sample needs to be given at the local lab.
In addition, the following precautions have to be followed:
a. Wear cotton underwear
b. Keep the area clean and dry.
As for the other infection, we could be dealing with Trichomonas , which is another common sexually transmitted infection. The exact nature of the infection can only be found out by sending a vaginal swab to the lab. This needs to be done by your gynaecologist. The treatment of this condition involves treating BOTH partners with tinidazole/metronidazole. Also, you would need to abstain from sexual intercourse till both of you have no symptoms at all.
A good XXXXXXX wash will not help your husband.
I hope I have addressed your concerns. Let me know if you have any more questions
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
I think you are possibly suffering from vaginal candidiasis which is known to recur in 45-50% of the cases. In addition, we are also looking at another inadequately treated infection since your husband is also having the same problem ( as Candida is not sexually transmitted).
For Candida, the frequency of recurrence is greater in diabetics, pregnant women, women taking oral contraceptives and those with some immunodeficiencies. If there is a recurrence, I would suggest that we start you on an oral anti fungal like itraconazole or ketoconazole. Also, I would want you to be tested for diabetes if you get this again. For this, a fasting blood sugar sample needs to be given at the local lab.
In addition, the following precautions have to be followed:
a. Wear cotton underwear
b. Keep the area clean and dry.
As for the other infection, we could be dealing with Trichomonas , which is another common sexually transmitted infection. The exact nature of the infection can only be found out by sending a vaginal swab to the lab. This needs to be done by your gynaecologist. The treatment of this condition involves treating BOTH partners with tinidazole/metronidazole. Also, you would need to abstain from sexual intercourse till both of you have no symptoms at all.
A good XXXXXXX wash will not help your husband.
I hope I have addressed your concerns. Let me know if you have any more questions
Regards
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