What Conditions Can Be Treated with Topical Gels and Creams?
Topical gels and creams can be used to treat a range of gynecological conditions. Some of the most common uses include:
- Vaginal Infections: Antifungal creams such as clotrimazole and miconazole are often prescribed for treating vaginal yeast infections. Antibiotic gels, such as metronidazole, are used for bacterial vaginosis.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Estrogen creams and gels are used to alleviate symptoms of vaginal atrophy and menopause like dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse.
- Vulvodynia: Topical anesthetics and compounded creams containing gabapentin or amitriptyline can provide relief from chronic vulvar pain.
- Genital Warts: Imiquimod cream is an immune response modifier used to treat genital warts caused by HPV.
