Normal vaginal fluids can vary somewhat in texture and color. They can be somewhat thin, sticky, and elastic or thick and gooey. Vaginal fluids should be clear, white, or off-white in color.
It's important to keep an eye out for changes in vaginal fluids. The following changes may indicate a problem:
change in odor (especially an unpleasant odor)
change in color or texture (especially greenish, grayish, or anything looking like pus)
vaginal itching, burning, swelling, or redness
change in color that is caused by vaginal bleeding or spotting that is not a menstrual period
Vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis (yeast infection), and trichomoniasis are common causes of abnormal vaginal discharge. Some infections are transmitted by having sex, such as gonorrhea. Other infections can occur with or without having sex, such as bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection.
Although the symptoms of these infections can be very similar, there are some differences to look for:
Yeast infections may cause your discharge to become very white and thick, resembling cottage cheese. A yeast infection usually does not cause a strong odor, but it may cause severe itching and burning.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) may cause your discharge to be heavier than usual. The fluids may become foamy or frothy and grayish in color. BV often causes vaginal fluids to have an unpleasant, fishy odor.
Trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease (STD), may cause a musty, stale odor. Discharge may become grayish or yellow-green and may become thicker. Trichomoniasis also often causes vaginal itching and pain during urination.
It's very important to see a doctor
2006-07-26 15:21:36
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answered by purple 6
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If it's unusual in terms of increased vaginal discharge can be a sign of ovulation but not std, however if it's unusual in terms of foul smelling vaginal discharge may signify an infection.
2006-07-26 06:15:07
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answered by yzkorpyo17 2
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My Yeast Infection Cured - http://YeastCured.uzaev.com/?YICN
2016-07-02 17:40:06
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answered by Agustin 3
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Yes you chould go get checked! discharge is normal but not when its unusual or smelly.
2006-07-26 09:18:43
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answered by jessica 2
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It could be an std, yeast infection, or bacterial vaginosis
2006-07-26 06:06:54
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answered by supraracer87 3
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Yes! you should get it checked out just to be on the safe side.
2006-07-26 06:11:52
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answered by MrsRuiztobe 1
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It can be, but it can also just be the sign of an infection of any kind. See your ob/gyn to be safe!
2006-07-26 06:04:51
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answered by SuzHall73 2
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yes, It is it could be Trichmonias, or chlymdia, or anything go to your local Health Department and get tested, as well as Notify all partners so that they can get tested as well ,and Protect yourself!
2006-07-26 07:00:09
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answered by mamania0625 2
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yes. a milky discharge may be chlamidia or ghannoriah
[my spelling sucks]
2006-07-26 06:02:46
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answered by Travis R 2
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yes get to the doc
2006-07-26 06:03:43
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answered by kattychat57 2
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