Are these symptoms of vaginitis? Is there anything more powerful to treat this than anti-fungal cream?

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Hello, I had a urinary tract infection more than a week ago, I finished my antibiotics last week (it was cipro x3 days), the symptoms are gone. Since a few days, I feel a burning sensation at the vulva, not necessarily at the urethra or during micturition, there is no risk of STD or pregnancy, I have tried antifungal cream for 1 day and to date there seems to be no improvement. Also, I swear more often but without any burning sensation. Yes, I have had recurrent urinary tract infections for several years and I often have some kind of disruption before my period, after taking antibiotics and sometimes after playing sports (irritation, redness, burning). I have applied canesten type cream (but home-made).

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, have you experienced these symptoms in the past? What cream did you apply? Thanks for the feedback, sorry for my delay! Usually you can get an idea of the effectiveness of Canesten after 3 days of use. Given your symptoms and that this is the first time, it is usually recommended to consult a doctor to rule out other causes. You can continue Canesten, but you should not delay consulting a doctor if it persists after 3 days of treatment. I hope I've been helpful, I'm still available if you have any other questions! Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist