Serious question--
Recently I have had a lot of milky white discharge. It's so much that I can feel it come out...like when you're on your period and you feel the blood gushing out....and it dries on my panties and it's a lot, or at least a lot more than I have ever known. I don't itch or burn or anything like that. What does this mean?
2006-10-09 15:29:15 · 11 answers · asked by roses_are_me06 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
if it's sticky/stringy, then you're ovulating.
if it's not, then either your body is just cleaning itself or it's possible you could have an infection.
if you start itching or burning, get some monistat
i wouldn't be too concerned though, it doesn't sound serious, and your body varies from month to month. sometimes you will have more discharge than others.
2006-10-09 15:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An increase in discharge often happens just prior to ovulation. If it's a milky white colour and maybe accompanied by itching then it's a yeast infection, which is treatable with over-the-counter medications you can get at a pharmacy.
In the meantime keep the area clean and dry, and wear cotton underwear.
2006-10-09 15:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may mean that you have a yeast infection (even without the itch or burn), it may mean there has been a change in your hormones, it may mean many things but one thing is certain, YOU NEED TO SEE THE GYNECOLOGIST. This should not wait. Call tomorrow. If you have no health insurance and cannot afford to see the doctor, call Planned Parenthood or the Public Health Nurse so they can help you. If you are pregnant, or have an illness, you need to know as soon as possible.
Good luck, hope its nothing
2006-10-09 15:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few thngs it could be: it coud be an std, a yeast infection,or you could even be ovulating but, most likely it may be an STD because you dont have to have an itching or burning sensation, just contact your doctor,becuase your doctor is the only one who will know, take care and be safe.
2006-10-09 15:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're near the middle of your menstrual cycle, it could be caused by approaching ovulation. As long as it's white and doesn't have any sort of foul odor, or itching, it's probably nothing to worry about. Discharge around the time of ovulation is actually an important part of Natural Family Planning (preventing pregnancy by staying in tune with your body)... it helps a woman to know where she is in her cycle.
If you're sexually active, it could be related to that, as well... in that case, it's just your body's natural lubricant. Sometimes you produce more, and sometimes you don't.
2006-10-09 15:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by xxandra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a yeast infection called trach it doesnt itch or burn but you do have alot of discharge and it smells or even more serious you might have some kind of std if i were you id seek medical attention for yourself and i hope your not been sexually active right now you could b jeopardizing the health of others good luck
2006-10-09 15:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by monieluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTOR. Could Be a Infection.
2006-10-09 15:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a yeast or bladder infection. I am not really sure. Sorry! Maybe try going to your doctor and asking him/her.
2006-10-09 15:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by KC_Meag42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have an STD - go to the doctor.
2006-10-09 15:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by whocastaspell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a dr. and be on the safe side
2006-10-09 15:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by harry rav 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋