Recently, Ms. V.X.D (born in 2003, residing in Ha Dong district, Hanoi) noticed that her "private area" had a lot of abnormal, green, powdery discharge. Ms. D herself is pregnant, over 19 weeks pregnant. Worried about her health and her baby's, Ms. D went to see a doctor for examination and consultation.
Previously, Ms. D registered for pregnancy management, had a Double test prenatal screening test, low-risk preeclampsia screening, and a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Pham Thi Hoa - Obstetrics specialist, Medlatec Thanh Xuan General Clinic - said that through clinical examination, the patient had no abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding.
To ensure the safety of mother and baby, the doctor prescribed a number of paraclinical methods. The ultrasound results showed that the fetal heart and amniotic placenta were completely normal.
With symptoms of vaginal discharge, the patient was instructed to take a sample for a wet mount test. The result was that the patient had vaginitis caused by yeast. After that, the patient was prescribed medication and treated as an outpatient.
Be careful when pregnant women have gynecological infections
According to Dr. Pham Thi Hoa, vaginal yeast infection is a very common gynecological disease in women.
Common symptoms of the disease include: itching, burning, inflammation and redness of the vulva; pain during intercourse; milky white vaginal discharge that sticks to the vaginal wall and has a foul odor; swollen, ulcerated cervix or exposed glands, covered with a white layer... During pregnancy, symptoms are often more severe and uncomfortable.
Explaining why normal vaginal discharge is milky white, while patient D's is green, Dr. Hoa said: "Normal vaginal discharge is white, but when exposed to the environment for a long time, it will oxidize and turn yellow. In cases of vaginitis caused by sexually transmitted agents or bacteria, vaginal discharge is more abundant and yellow or green."
Dr. Hoa also added that vaginitis will not be dangerous if detected early and treated promptly and properly. However, in reality, many women are still subjective, ignoring the warning signs of the disease or due to psychological fear, only going to the doctor when the "private area" is seriously infected. This makes treatment more difficult and increases the risk of complications.
Some dangerous complications that women may suffer from include: pelvic inflammatory disease, which increases the risk of scar tissue formation that blocks the fallopian tubes, thereby reducing the ability to conceive. Pregnant women with vaginitis are at risk of early miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight.
Ways to prevent vaginal infections
Regularly clean the private area;
Avoid using chemicals in private areas;
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting underwear;
Eat scientifically;
Safe sex and monogamy;
Regular gynecological examination every 6 months, or when there are unusual symptoms.
