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Suggest Treatment For Vaginal Infection

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Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Question: Hi Doctor,
In march this year, I had experienced vaginal infection which involved itching, a little burning sensation and yellow discharge. I was prescribed 'Cansoft CL' to insert into my vagina and 'Canesten' creme for applying around vagina (not to insert). It cured my problem completely. However, from past 2-3 days it started itching again and from last night I experienced the same yellow discharge. I am concerned now as I have just got married (this Feb) and in 1 or 2 years would want to plan a family. Request you to address my concern.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
FOLLOW THE ADVICE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

According to your information, you are mostly suffering from Trichomoniasis, a very common cause of vaginitis and transmitted through sexual contact. One culture test will be worthwhile to confirm the diagnosis.

TREATMENT: 1) Vaginal suppository or Oral Metronidazole can be taken for 5-7 days. Your partner also needs the same treatment whether he is symptomatic or not. Kindly, consult with your doctor for complete prescription.

2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH. Maintain genital hygiene properly.

3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or pants to avoid repeated friction/ irritation. Take sound sleep adequately.

4) Take healthy diet as you have mentioned with anti oxidant (like Vitamin -E or C, Selenium, Zinc etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water or juice for better systemic circulation. You must avoid salty, sugary or fatty foods.

5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You also avoid unprotected sexual intercourse along with chemical lubricant until your problem is resolved completely.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)
Hi Doctor, Thank You for your reply.
Quick questions:
1) Whatever you have prescribed me, shall I go ahead with it?
2) Both me and my partner were prescribed Fas-Kit 3 during my first course of treatment, so do we need to again take the same?
3) Which culture test shall I go for?
4) Atlast: am I at any major risk due to this? since this has only started after my marriage and I am pretty concerned for the future.

Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up queries.

1) According to clinical presentation, it is MOSTLY suggestive of Trichomoniasis infection and common in newly married women due to frequent unprotected sex. You should take above treatment or medicine only after doctor's prescription.

2) FAS-Kit 3 is QUITE effective in the treatment of sexually transmitted disease. You both need to take this again to eliminate the infection.

3) You should undergo one swab culture test of vaginal discharge to rule out underlying etiology & confirm the diagnosis. You must consult with gynecologist for proper guidance.

4) You MUST follow preventive measures as I have described earlier. It will help to prevent recurrent infection. Long term infection may cause problem in sexual intercourse and conceiving. It should be treated completely.

Hope, I have answered your queries. Kindly, close the discussion and rate the answer.

Good luck and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Soumen
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Vaginal Infection

Brief Answer: FOLLOW THE ADVICE. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. According to your information, you are mostly suffering from Trichomoniasis, a very common cause of vaginitis and transmitted through sexual contact. One culture test will be worthwhile to confirm the diagnosis. TREATMENT: 1) Vaginal suppository or Oral Metronidazole can be taken for 5-7 days. Your partner also needs the same treatment whether he is symptomatic or not. Kindly, consult with your doctor for complete prescription. 2) Use vaginal moisturizer cream like RepHresh pH gel or VAGISIL cream to avoid repeated infection and maintain vaginal pH. Maintain genital hygiene properly. 3) Wear only cotton clothes. Don't wear any tight fitting cloths or pants to avoid repeated friction/ irritation. Take sound sleep adequately. 4) Take healthy diet as you have mentioned with anti oxidant (like Vitamin -E or C, Selenium, Zinc etc) supplements. Drink plenty of water or juice for better systemic circulation. You must avoid salty, sugary or fatty foods. 5) Avoid chemical cosmetics, perfume or scented bath products around genital area. Keep the area mostly dry. You also avoid unprotected sexual intercourse along with chemical lubricant until your problem is resolved completely. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326