Its clumpy and kinda looks like cottage cheese....but It doesn't burn itch or smell....i have no symptoms....I just want to know why I have this discharge and why won't it go away....
2006-09-15 14:44:10 · 18 answers · asked by MariLoU23 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Could be a yeast infection and yeah I would ask your doctor/gyno/OB or something!
this info should help you know for sure if you have one:
What is it and why so common?
Candida, which is a type of yeast or fungus, is normally found in the body. When your body is in balance it usually causes no problems. When the internal environment is out of balance from stress or fatigue, the yeast can over grow. Symptoms include:
thick, white, odorless vaginal discharge (described as resembling cottage cheese).
vaginal itching and burning.
pain or discomfort with urination or sexual intercourse.
vulvular redness or irritation.
About 80 percent of yeast infections are caused by a specific species of Candida, called Candida albicans. The remaining twenty percent of yeast infections are caused by other types of Candida. These infections may require treatment with special medications that are different from the usual treatment. While yeast infections are not usually considered sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they can still be transmitted sexually -- so we have also included them in the STD section. Try to avoid intercourse until you have completed treatment and the symptoms have subsided.
How Do I Know if I Have a Yeast Infection?
Self-diagnosis of a yeast infection may not be as obvious as one would think. A 1997 study at Temple University Medical School reported in the July issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that only 28 percent of female participants presenting with recurrent yeast infections had candidiasis. Eleven percent actually had a bacterial infection and that requires a different treatment.
Predisposing Factors to Yeast Infections
Yeast feeds on glucose, (the body’s form of sugar), so anything that increases your blood sugar or changes the hormonal balance that regulates blood sugar can help yeast to grow out of control.
These conditions include:
diabetes
pregnancy, especially in the third trimester
birth control pills
steroids (legal and illicit ones)
antibiotics
immunocompromised states, such as with HIV infection or with cancer treatment.
If you are 9-17 and going through puberty then you could just be preparing for your 1st period (if it hasn't come yet!)
2006-09-15 14:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by Keys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cottage Cheese WoW!!! good thing i don't like cottage cheese...lol sounds more than discharge, but then maybe i'm wrong. It could be a yeast infection (most likely) Go to the Doctor and they'll know. Also for know wear a pad to keep your undies from getting all, well cottage cheesyish...hope it goes away!!
2006-09-15 22:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jamie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
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2006-09-15 21:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by pinkvariety 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmm, cottage cheese
2006-09-15 21:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by descartesprotege 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well seeing as how most of us prolly aint doctors, you should probably go to one instead of asking us.. no offense... but if you wanna know my thought, the only thing i really know about white stuff is like yeast infections.. like int that what happens when you have one? i'm not really sure and im prolly not much of a help lol.. but i would go to a doctor if i were you chicka... good luck :-D
2006-09-15 21:54:50 · answer #5 · answered by Juno. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast infection. Can use OTC meds or call MD for prescription.
2006-09-15 21:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you have and you need a treatment from ur doctor , it is an infection kinda looks like wet toilet paper , its a common bacteria women get , but eventually it will itch , u need the treatment to get rid of it , ask ur doc
2006-09-15 22:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by jojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a bad yeast infection. Get otc medication like monistat or go to your dr and get medication..
2006-09-15 21:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an infection in your urinary tract and you need to see a doctor. some infections don't have iching or smell, but it definately sounds like an infection.
2006-09-15 21:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by gdpreston69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of things. Leave it up to a doctor to decide.
2006-09-15 21:46:09 · answer #10 · answered by girlonline64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋