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Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed. This includes avoiding use of vaginal deodarant sprays and proper wiping after urination and bowel movements. Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside. | Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed. This includes avoiding use of vaginal deodarant sprays and proper wiping after urination and bowel movements. Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside. | ||
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Medical Therapy
Pharmacotherapy
A variety of drugs may be prescribed based on the cause of the patient's urethritis. Some examples of medications based on causes include:
- Clotrimazole (Mycelex) - Trichomonas
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin) - Chlamydia
- Fluconazole (Diflucan) - Monilial
- Metronidazole (Flagyl) - Trichomonas
- Nitrofurantoin - Bacterial Infection
- Nystatin (Mycostatin) - Monilial
- Co-trimoxazole, which is a combination of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim in a ratio of 5 to 1 (Septrin, Bactrim) - Bacterial Infection
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Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed. This includes avoiding use of vaginal deodarant sprays and proper wiping after urination and bowel movements. Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside.