Can you get pregnant with fungal vaginitis?

Written by Li Li Jie
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on March 02, 2025
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It is not advisable to become pregnant with yeast vaginitis, primarily for the following reasons:

First, yeast vaginitis can affect the vaginal pH, impact sperm motility, reduce sperm quality, and make it difficult for fertilization to occur.

Second, the yeast can spread through the cervix and cause infection of the amniotic membrane, which may lead to intrauterine infection or rupture of the membranes, easily causing miscarriage or premature birth.

It is recommended to try to conceive after treatment has returned the condition to normal. It is essential to maintain good hygiene habits regularly, such as frequently changing and sun-drying underwear, boiling them in hot water. Additionally, under favorable conditions, engaging in more physical activities like yoga and running can help boost the body's resistance.

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Little Tips for Treating Yeast Vaginitis

If you are looking for a home remedy for yeast vaginitis, you can typically use baking soda from home, or carbonated water, and then dilute it with water for rinsing. This can treat yeast vaginitis. However, the best treatment method is still to go to the hospital to obtain a secretion sample for testing. After confirming that it is yeast vaginitis, then based on the test results, select the appropriate medication for symptomatic treatment. Yeast vaginitis usually presents with abnormal vaginal discharge and itching, generally the discharge looks like cottage cheese or is curd-like. Therefore, most cases of yeast vaginitis need to be treated symptomatically with medication. If you prefer not to go to the hospital, you can also try washing at home with carbonated water or baking soda. Additionally, if you have yeast vaginitis, avoid consuming too many anti-inflammatory drugs, as they can exacerbate the condition.

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Treatment methods for fungal vaginitis

Yeast vaginitis can be classified into simple yeast vaginitis and complex yeast vaginitis. Simple yeast vaginitis refers to the initial occurrence of the infection, which often presents abruptly with severe itching of the vulva and typical cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. This type of discharge can be diagnosed visually. The treatment for this type of vaginitis can involve the use of Clotrimazole vaginal tablets, or oral administration of Fluconazole or Itraconazole. Generally, one course of treatment is sufficient. Complex yeast vaginitis occurs when a yeast infection is accompanied by a bacterial infection. The treatment of this form of vaginitis starts with addressing the yeast infection using antifungal medication. If it is not cured, antibiotics are then administered. Additionally, probiotics can be placed within the vagina. Generally, treatment may require two courses to be effective.

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What will happen with long-term yeast vaginitis?

Under normal circumstances, the vagina has a relatively safe environment where the microbial flora is balanced and the pH level is also balanced. This suitable environment that allows sperm to temporarily reside and pass through is very important. Once this environment is disrupted, infertility can easily occur. If one suffers from yeast vaginitis, the change in the vaginal pH also inhibits the motility of sperm. Inflammatory cells can also engulf sperm and reduce sperm motility. Candida albicans can agglutinate sperm, and the pain during intercourse and decreased libido that occur with inflammation can all affect pregnancy. Therefore, if one is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis, it is crucial to treat it promptly. Yeast thrives in moist environments, so it is important to frequently change and sun-dry underwear.

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What is yeast vaginitis?

Normally, women have yeast present around the vagina, anus, and mouth, which usually does not cause illness. Only when a woman's immunity is lowered, or due to other factors such as having diabetes, taking oral immunosuppressants, or irregularly taking large doses of antibiotics, which alters a woman's resistance, can yeast-induced vaginitis be triggered. It is caused by an infection with Candida, a type of fungal pathogen. This infection can cause vaginal discharge to become particularly thick, sticking to the vaginal walls and unable to be expelled, leading to congestion and swelling of the vaginal walls, causing severe itching of the vulva, and pain and cracking at the vaginal opening during intercourse.

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How to treat candidal vaginitis during pregnancy

During pregnancy, due to the increased secretion of estrogen, the environment in the vagina will also increase, making this time very susceptible to yeast vaginitis. In the early stages of pregnancy, contracting yeast vaginitis can easily lead to threatened miscarriage, or the embryo stopping development, so it is necessary to treat it promptly. Common treatments include vaginal medication, such as clotrimazole vaginal tablets, miconazole cream, and externally applied traditional Chinese medicine preparations, which are very effective in treating yeast vaginitis and have no adverse effects on pregnancy, as the absorption of topical medications is minimal.