I have a white discharge with some oder what could it be?

Question

it started a few days ago...i'm getting my period soon and was wondering what could it be?

Answer 1

Vaginal discharge is normal and varies during your menstrual cycle. Before ovulation (the release of the egg), there is A LOT of mucous produced, up to 30X more than after ovulation. It is also more watery and elastic during that phase of your cycle. You may want to wear panty liners during that time.

The things to be worried about include if the discharge has a yellow or green color, is clumpy like cottage cheese, or has a bad odor. If worried, see a doctor.

Different Types of Discharge
Is this normal?



Different Types of Discharge



White: Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection.

Clear and stretchy: This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.

Clear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.

Yellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.

Brown: May happen right after periods, and is just "cleaning out" your vagina. Old blood looks brown.

Spotting Blood/Brown Discharge: This may occur when you are ovulating/mid-cycle. Sometimes early in pregnancy you may have spotting or a brownish discharge at the time your period would normally come. If you have spotting at the time of your normal period rather than your usual amount of flow, and you have had sex without using birth control, you should check a pregnancy test.


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Is this normal?


We receive many questions about vaginal discharge through our "Ask the Expert" section. Below physician assistant Steven Johnson, explains what is normal and when to see a health care provider.

One of the challenges to answering questions sent into a health care Web site is making sure that the person asking the question seeks the advice and care from her doctor when appropriate. There is often information NOT given that can really change the answer.

For instance:
How old are you (really)?
Are you on medications or do you take herbs or vitamins?

Do you have pain or itching?

Are you pregnant?

Do you have other health problems (like diabetes)?

An important question is sexual activity. Sometimes it isn't accurate to simply say yes or no. Symptoms can depend on the number of sexual partners, kind of sexual partners, birth control, birth control failure, kind of sex you are having and if abuse is involved. I think you can see, it can get pretty complicated to get all the information needed to give the best answer possible.

With that said, here is my best answer to the common question of vaginal discharge.

A normal vaginal discharge consists of about a teaspoon (4 ML) a day that is white or transparent, thick to thin, and odorless. This is formed by the normal bacteria and fluids the vaginal cells put off. The discharge can be more noticeable at different times of the month depending on ovulation, menstrual flow, sexual activity and birth control.

It is not uncommon for the normal discharge to be dark, brown or discolored a day or two following the menstrual period.

If you are having ANY of the symptoms below SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
Pain

Itching

Discomfort

Rash or sores alone or with a vaginal discharge






Could be a yeast infection. But I'm not a OBGYN, so I would get an appt with an OBGYN just so I would know how to treat what I had, and so I would know what I had.
check thiese web sites for some answers
http://health.allrefer.com/health/vaginal-discharge-female-reproductive-anatomy-1.html

http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/femalehealth/fertility.html

http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=21248

http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/w29.shtml

http://www.hashmi.com/female_sexuality.html

Answer 2

If the odor is a bit like fresh baked bread and/or the discharge is a bit frothy and you're itching... it's probably a yeast infection. You can get over the counter stuff for that, like Monostat.

If it's more fishy smelling, then it's probably a bacterial infection and you'll require a trip to the doc for that. But... the discharge is generally quite different with those.

My suggestion would be to purchase the over the counter Monostat and if that doesn't clear it up and it's not better by the time you're done with your period, then you'll need a trip in.

Answer 3

usually right before your period. you will have an increase in discharge.. as long as it isnt a fishy odor or a bad odor then its normal.. however if there is any ichiness it could be a sign of yeast infection which is common amongst females.. you could purchase an over the counter medicine for that.. one time i had a bacterial infection and it had a horrible smell to it. i had to take an antibiotic from the doctor to take it away.. he said sometimes woman get that around there period also... as long as there isnt any ichiness or pain or a green discharge i would wait until after you period to see if it goes away if it doesnt just visit your local doctor to get it looked at... it is the best way to find out exactly what it is.. but i am positive that it prolly isnt serious

Answer 4

It's an infection.




BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

The exact cause of bacterial vaginosis is unknown. Similar to a yeast infection, there is an overgrowth of bacteria, and the delicate balance of the vaginal environment is upset when these bacteria occur in increased amounts. Recurrence of bacterial vaginosis is common and bacterial vaginosis can coexist with other vaginal infections.



Signs and Symptoms:

Increased amount of discharge

Grey/white, thin, watery discharge

Foul/fishy odor with discharge

Increased odor to discharge immediately after intercourse

Nearly half of the women with bacterial vaginosis don't display any symptoms.



Treatment: There is no over-the-counter treatment available. There are two treatment options with metronidazole (Flagyl) - an oral antibiotic or a topical antibiotic cream. Metronidazole can cause nausea and darkening of urine. Alcohol consumption should be avoided while on this medication, and for 48 hours after treatment, due to possible alcohol intolerance, which can result in nausea and vomiting. If you are using the vaginal antibiotic cream, it must be used daily for five days.

Answer 5

If its chunky and stinks bad its a yeast infection. Otherwise discharge with some sort of oder is normal, you just dont want anything of color that smells foul.

Answer 6

It could be an infection. You should go to the doctor.

Answer 7

IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE A YEAST INFECTION...GET SOME AZO FOR YEAST INFECTIONS; HOWEVER, IF IT DOESN'T GO AWAY...SEE A DOCTOR IT COULD BE AN STD

Answer 8

Sounds and its bad so get checked out

Answer 9

it could be an infection see your doctor if its bad

Answer 10

left over ***