Q Can vaginitis be cured with Korean medicine alone, without antibiotics?
A For mild cases and recurrence prevention, Korean medicine treatment alone is possible. For acute infections or when there is concern about progression to pelvic inflammatory disease, combining antibiotics is realistic.
Detailed Answer
Korean medicine alone vs. combined treatment
| Situation | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Mild bacterial or candidal vaginitis, first occurrence | Korean medicine alone possible; monitoring of progress essential |
| Repeated recurrence, chronic | Constitutional improvement with Korean medicine + antimicrobials during the acute phase |
| Accompanied by lower abdominal pain and fever (pelvic inflammatory disease suspected) | Antibiotics essential; Korean medicine as a supportive role |
| BV during pregnancy | OB/GYN antimicrobials + supportive Korean medicine combined |
In any case, it is safer to determine the treatment direction after a professional diagnosis rather than self-diagnosis.
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