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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is candida vulvovaginitis?
This is a fungal infection by Candida that affects the vaginal area. Candida normally exists on skin and vaginal linings with no issues. An infection occurs when the skin or vaginal lining changes in character such that it promotes an overgrowth of Candida. People with weakened immune systems or who are on birth control pills may be at increased risk.
Symptoms of candida vulvovaginitis
Increase in vaginal discharge
Thick white vaginal discharge
Abnormal vaginal discharge e.g. in color, smell, or quantity
Itching around the genital area
Increased vaginal discharge that is smelly
Pain around the vulva or vagina
Questions your doctor may ask to check for candida vulvovaginitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose candida vulvovaginitis
Have you experienced increased vaginal discharge recently?
Do you have a thick white vaginal discharge like cottage cheese or yogurt?
Do you have any concerns regarding change in your vaginal discharge (color, volume or odor)?
Do you have any itch in and around your vagina?
Does the vaginal discharge smell worse recently?
Treatment for candida vulvovaginitis
This is usually treated with antifungal drugs. This can be given through a vaginal cream, or through an oral antifungal medicine.
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References
Donders GG, Sobel JD. Candida vulvovaginitis: A store with a buttery and a show window. Mycoses. 2017 Feb;60(2):70-72. doi: 10.1111/myc.12572. Epub 2016 Sep 30. PMID: 27687503.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/myc.12572
Sobel JD. Candida vulvovaginitis. Semin Dermatol. 1996 Mar;15(1):17-28. doi: 10.1016/s1085-5629(96)80014-9. PMID: 8723820.
https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1085562996800149
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