Vaginal Infections and Discharge FAQs
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
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Clear, white vaginal discharge
I am noticing a discharge that is unusual. It is clear or white in color, but it has the consistency of (for lack of a better word) snot. There is a slight odor to it, however I am not experiencing any pain, or itching.
I have no idea what this is, but I would like to clear it up very soon. I am thinking of getting an over-the-counter yeast infection medication because I can't get in to see my doctor for another month. Do you have any ideas as to what this may be, or if the yeast infection medication will help?
This doesn't sound like a yeast infection because you don't describe vulvar itching and burning or a whitish thick discharge usually characteristic of yeast. Therefore I don't think using yeast medication will help.
Itching and dry skin - is it yeast?
I think I have early signs of a yeast infection. I felt itchy and noticed that I had some dry flaky skin. The skin is red but I assume it's a result of scratching. The itching is not severe and it's once in a while but enough for me to notice and check it out.
I actually noticed the itching in the midst of my period. There's no bleeding or broken skin in the area where it has dry skin. I guess I'm a little concerned and was wondering if anyone has experienced something like this. I've had yeast infections before but I don't recall getting dry skin.
Itching is often a sign of a contact allergy. The fact that it is happening during your menses would prompt me to ask if you are wearing any type of pads or liners (as opposed to a tampon). Could you be sensitive to a certain brand?
Yeast usually produces burning rather than itching but not always. Sometimes there are other fungal infections such as tinea species that can produce itching on the "dry" skin. If this persists or worsens it should be checked out.
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I am 27 yrs old. I have a baby of 2 yrs old. I have sex with my husband for about once in a month because we don't stay in the same city. Once in a month he might visit us and that time we indulge in sex. i have my periods regularly. However, I have this white discharge for about a week before my period starts. This time it got so worst that I am having lower abdominal pain and back pain like i do when i have regular periods. Why do we get this white discharge? Does it happen to all the women? it leaves me feeling very weak and i become very irritated. please answer me as to why am i having this problem before start of my period.
hi. i am 32 years old.i am experiencing vaginal discharges for 8 moths now.i really hate the said discharges because it has foul odor and the color is yellowish.sometimes if i urinate i sometimes i feel the pain i already consulted this problem of mine to a doctor and she recommended me to use vaginal suppository but then after one week of medication there's still the discharges that is coming out from my vagina.i went back to my ob gyne and she recommended me to use vaginal suppository and at the same time to drink antibiotic..what am i going to do? please do help me on m y problem...i am really worried about this...i do also want to get pregnant now but then the doctor advice me that i cant get pregnant if i dont medicate the kind of bacteria i have right now..
Itchy and dry, I felt that in the past 2 days but after I stopped using the vaginal antiseptic gel I stopped feeling that but I had yellow secretion. So does that mean that I have Trichomoniasis ? Please reply I'm really afraid because this the first time such thing happens with me I never had vaginal problems before