Emerging Trends in Hydrogels for the Treatment of Vaginal Candidiasis: A Comprehensive Review.

This review discusses the use of hydrogel systems for intravaginal drug delivery, specifically antibacterial, anti-trichomonas, and anti-fungal regimens for managing and treating gynecological infections, particularly vaginal candidiasis. About 80% of females worldwide have encountered candida albicans, the root cause of vaginal candidiasis [VC]. This infection is manifested by inflammation, itching, erythema, dyspareunia, and pain in the infected vaginal mucosal area.