Vaginitis is the most common disease in women. Many women feel troubled when faced with vaginitis, especially if they don't understand the treatment methods and try to handle it themselves. This can easily lead to medication errors, which not only fail to cure the disease but also worsen the condition. It not only misses the best treatment time but also wastes money. Below, I will summarize some medication errors in the treatment of vaginitis.
Mistake 1: Misuse of vaginal suppositories
Some patients believe that vaginal suppositories are suitable for treating all types of vaginitis. Although suppositories have a good effect on treating vaginitis, they should not be used casually. Vaginitis patients already have discomfort in the vagina, such as increased vaginal discharge, epithelial tissue shedding, external genital irritation, etc. If suppositories are used during the acute onset of vaginitis, it will accelerate the spread of inflammation and worsen the condition. Therefore, the use of suppositories should be done under the guidance of a doctor.
Mistake 2: Solely relying on traditional Chinese medicine for treatment
Traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an adjuvant treatment for vaginitis but is generally not used as the first choice of medication. Although traditional Chinese medicine has good antibacterial effects, it is not specific. For acute vaginitis caused by trichomonas or fungi, it is necessary to choose drugs that specifically target trichomonas or fungi. Using only traditional Chinese medicine may delay the treatment of the disease.
Mistake 3: Long-term use of various vaginal washes
Some women believe that flushing the vagina helps maintain vaginal cleanliness and even use various vaginal washes regularly. However, this is not advisable. The female vagina has a certain self-cleaning function, and the vaginal environment is slightly acidic. Long-term use of vaginal washes can disrupt the acid-base balance of the vagina and weaken its self-cleaning effect. Therefore, female friends without gynecological diseases do not need to use vaginal washes. Cleaning the external genitalia during bathing is sufficient.
Mistake 4: Excessive use of antibiotics without professional guidance
Some women, upon hearing that they have vaginitis, immediately start taking antibiotics on their own. The most common consequence of antibiotic abuse is the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. It can also disrupt the normal ecology of vaginal flora, leading to increased growth of fungi and prolonging the treatment period for vaginitis. Therefore, vaginitis patients should not use antibiotics for self-treatment.
Mistake 5: Blindly purchasing medication based on product advertisements
Some patients will buy medication for vaginitis based on product advertisements. However, vaginitis can have several different causes, and different types of vaginitis require different medications. Therefore, patients should choose medications based on their actual condition. It is best to consult a doctor and determine the cause before taking medication.
