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Why fungal vaginitis is particularly favored for pregnant women

Male  39 years old 2020-05-10
Many of the patients with fungal vaginitis are pregnant women, why is fungal vaginitis particularly favored by pregnant women?

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  • BY Larry Cotton 2020-05-10
    Because the level of sex hormones increases during pregnancy, the vaginal epithelial glycogen content increases and the vaginal pH changes; it is suitable for the growth of Candida albicans. At the same time, the renal glucose threshold decreases and the urine glucose content increases.
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