Candidiasis is also a common form of vaginitis, with an incidence rate second only to trichomonal vaginitis. It is caused by the Candida albicans fungus.
Candida has poor resistance to heat; if heated to 60℃ for an hour, it can die. However, it shows strong resistance to dryness, sunlight, ultraviolet rays, and chemical agents.
According to statistics, about 10% of non-pregnant women who complain of increased vaginal discharge and one-third of pregnant women have this fungus in their vagina, but few seek medical attention due to obvious symptoms.
The most suitable pH value for fungal reproduction is 5.5. When glycogen increases and acidity strengthens in the vagina, fungi can multiply extensively, causing inflammation. Therefore, candidiasis is more commonly seen in pregnant women, diabetics, and those receiving large amounts of estrogen therapy. Long-term use of antibiotics can also lead to infection.
When suffering from candidiasis, the main symptoms include external genital itching, burning pain, and in severe cases, restlessness and extreme discomfort. There may also be frequent urination, dysuria, and painful intercourse. During the acute phase, there is an increase in vaginal discharge, with typical discharge appearing as white cottage cheese.
Below are five commonly used suppositories for candidiasis along with their prices for reference by those in need.
**Baofukang Suppository**
**Indications**: Promotes Qi circulation, breaks blood stasis, generates muscle tissue, and relieves pain. Used for leukorrhea caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, with symptoms such as increased amount of yellow vaginal discharge and occasional itching of the vulva; candidiasis presenting with the aforementioned symptoms.
**Reference Price**: 36.00 yuan
**Dosage**: Wash the external genitalia, insert the suppository deep into the vagina, one tablet per night.
**Dibazole Suppository**
**Indications**: Used for bacterial vaginosis, candidal vaginitis, trichomonal vaginitis, and mixed infectious vaginitis.
**Reference Price**: 22 yuan
**Dosage**: Vaginal administration. Before bedtime, wash your hands thoroughly, put on a finger cot, and place the product deep into the vagina (posterior fornix). One tablet per day, once daily. A course of treatment lasts for seven days. After stopping the medication, repeat the course after the first menstrual period ends.
**Chlorhexidine Acetate Suppository**
**Indications**: This product has broad-spectrum bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects. Suitable for cervical erosion, purulent vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, and trichomonal vaginitis.
**Reference Price**: 8 yuan
**Dosage**: Wash the external genitalia first, then insert the suppository deep into the vagina. For cervical erosion, use one tablet daily starting after menstruation, for a total of 5-7 tablets as one course of treatment; for vaginitis, use one tablet daily, for a total of 3-5 tablets as one course of treatment.
**Dibazole Effervescent Tablets**
**Reference Price**: 29.60 yuan
**Indications**: Used for bacterial vaginosis, candidal vaginitis, trichomonal vaginitis, and mixed infectious vaginitis.
**Dosage**: Place the product in the posterior fornix of the vagina. One tablet per day, once daily. A course of treatment lasts for seven days. After stopping the medication, repeat the course after the first menstrual period ends.
**Xiaomei Suppository**
**Reference Price**: 32.50 yuan
**Indications**: Clears heat, detoxifies, dries dampness, and kills parasites. Used for leukorrhea caused by downward infiltration of damp-heat, with symptoms such as increased amount of yellow, thick, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and vulvar itching; trichomonal vaginitis and candidal vaginitis presenting with the aforementioned symptoms.
**Dosage**: Vaginal administration. One tablet per time, once daily.
During examination, white membranous material can be observed attached to the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa. After removal, red, swollen mucosal surfaces are exposed, and erosions and surface ulcers may be visible, though they are quickly covered again by the white membranous material.
Candidiasis disrupts the normal environment within the vagina. Inflammatory cells can engulf sperm and reduce sperm motility. Candida albicans has the effect of aggregating sperm, and painful intercourse and reduced sexual desire during inflammation can all affect pregnancy.