What medicine should I take for vaginal pain? ——Analysis of hot health topics in the past 10 days
Recently, vaginal pain has become one of the hot topics in the field of women’s health, with many netizens seeking relevant medication advice on social platforms and medical forums. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the common causes of vaginal pain, symptomatic drugs and precautions, and provide structured data reference.
1. Common causes of vaginal pain (top 5)

| Ranking | Cause | amount of discussion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaginitis | 128,000 | Itching, burning sensation, abnormal discharge |
| 2 | urinary tract infection | 93,000 | Painful urination, frequent urination and urgency |
| 3 | vulvar injury | 65,000 | Local redness, swelling and friction pain |
| 4 | Hormone changes | 51,000 | Dryness, pain during intercourse |
| 5 | allergic reaction | 37,000 | Rash, sudden stinging |
2. Symptomatic medication guide
According to the recent live broadcast recommendations of gynecological experts from tertiary hospitals:
| disease type | Recommended medicine | usage | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| bacterial vaginosis | Metronidazole suppository/clindamycin ointment | Vaginal administration | 5-7 days |
| fungal vaginitis | Clotrimazole suppository/fluconazole oral | Local + systemic medication | 3-14 days |
| urinary tract infection | Levofloxacin/fosfomycin | oral | 3-5 days |
| hormone deficiency | Estriol Cream | Topical application | Use as needed |
3. Recent hot topics on the Internet
1.The popularity of Chinese patent medicines is rising:The search volume of Chinese patent medicines such as Baofukang suppository and Fukeqianjin tablets increased by 45% monthly on e-commerce platforms, but experts remind that they need to be used based on syndrome differentiation.
2.Probiotic Controversy:An Internet celebrity’s vaginal probiotic strain was exposed as not meeting the label, and the Food and Drug Administration has intervened in the investigation
3.Medication misunderstanding warning:The topic #vaginal douching hazards has been read more than 100 million times, authoritative media popularizes science that improper douching may damage the microecology
4. Precautions
1. It is necessary to conduct routine leucorrhea, routine urine and other examinations to confirm the cause of the disease.
2. Medication during pregnancy must be strictly followed by the doctor’s instructions (recently, a pregnant woman’s incorrect medication leading to premature birth was a hot search topic)
3. Use antibiotics for no more than the recommended course of treatment to avoid drug resistance
4. Avoid sexual intercourse during medication and pay attention to disinfecting underwear.
5. Health Advice
1. Clean 1-2 times a day, use pH 4.5 weakly acidic lotion
2. Wear breathable cotton underwear and avoid sitting for long periods of time
3. Supplement antioxidants such as cranberries and vitamin C
4. If the pain lasts for more than 3 days, seek medical treatment promptly.
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from X to X in 2023, and is generated based on the discussion popularity on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu and other platforms. Please refer to the clinician’s diagnosis for specific medication.
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