JOURNAL OF THE CZECH PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY AND THE SLOVAK PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY

Čes. slov. farm. 2025, 74(2):117-125 | DOI: 10.36290/csf.2025.017

Self-treatment options for gynecological issues

Nina Netíková, Táňa Ryantová
Nemocniční lékárna, Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha

Gynecological issues such as itching, discharge, burning, or dryness are common reasons for seeking medical attention. However, with the wide availability of over-the-counter medications, self-treatment is becoming increasingly relevant. This review article summarizes the most frequent vaginal complaints - vaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis, mucosal dryness, and genital herpes - and outlines treatment options available within the scope of pharmaceutical care. It highlights the pharmacist's role in educating patients, recommending appropriate therapies, and identifying cases that require medical evaluation. The text also includes clear tables of non-prescription products, lifestyle recommendations, and supportive approaches such as probiotics and vaginal douching.

Keywords: self-treatment, gynecological issues, vulvovaginitis, vaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal dryness, genital herpes, lifestyle measures, vaginal microbiota.

Accepted: May 28, 2025; Published: June 18, 2025  Show citation

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