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I have white stuff coming out of my vagina, it's a bit lumpy but doesn't smell. Any ideas if this is normal?
2006-10-25 01:59:02 · 29 answers · asked by spikycacti 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Most women have a bit of a white discharge some of the time. Some women wear panty liners all month long because of it. However if it smells or is causing you to be a bit sore or itchy the most likely cause is "Thrush" which you can buy cream and/or pills for over the counter for (Canesten it is called). This is really very common although if it doesn't clear up it could be a STD (sexually transmitted disease) which means you have to go to the fanny doc.
2006-10-25 02:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you may have a yeast infection.Have you been on antibiotics recently? If so this can cause a yeast infection. Some people describe the white lumpy discharge as like cottage cheese. The good news is you can buy medication like MONISTAT, cream and suppositories and follow and read carefully all of the directions.Actually you should call your Dr. and the nurse will probably give you the correct medication. But you can at least try the monistat,it is very effective. GOOD LUCK>
2006-10-25 09:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a YEAST INFECTION.
They have across the counter products next to feminine hygiene product. Monostat (I think)
Eat yogurt with live cultures and take acidophiles tablets
(acidophiles is in the yogurt) These will help correct your PH balance.
If you have been on any ANTIBIOTICS in the last year,
it kills off the healthy bacteria in your vaginal system that keeps you in balance. The live cultures in yogurt are a healthy bacteria that will assist in correcting the problem .
A mild vinegar douche will help make you feel cleaner and use baby wipes every time you go to the bathroom.
If the yogurt and simple solutions don't work you will have to buy the tubes of across the counter medication to solve the problem. It's 18 to 20 $ per tube.
2006-10-25 09:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have this a lot especially when im due on my period, its usually nothing to worry about, but if it does start to smell a bit funky or change colour, make an appointment to see the doctor. I also had a lot of this when i was pregnant with all 3 of my kids, its how i knew i was pregnant, could you be pregnant?? either way if your worried at all about it see your doctor and they will put your mind at rest, trust me its nothing to feel embarassed about. I have myself been to the doctor about this and he reckons that some women have a lot more discharge than others, but obviously you will need to see your own doc to rule out thrush etc.
2006-10-26 04:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by bunnykins 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Candida or thrush. You need to buy some Canesten cream from the pharmacy. Nothing to worry about, you can get it easlily if you've been on a course of antibiotics recently or you've just been a bit too warm down there. Its also called a yeast infection dur to the bugs loving warm moist areas.
2006-10-25 09:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by sue l 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its normal for women to have some discharge which changes with the monthly cycle but If its not normal for you get it checked, the nurse at your G.P surgery should be able to take a swab easily and quickly. Theres nothing to be embarrassed about and it will put your mind at rest.
2006-10-25 10:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by ruthie baby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a yeast infection. You can either go to the store and buy one of those over the counter medicines or you can go see your GYN to find out what is going on with your body . Don't wait too long cause you don't want anything else to progress.
2006-10-25 10:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by Lil Mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be just normal vaginal discharge, or thrush - if your worried or feel embarrased about seeing the doctor do a search on the internet theres alot of resources for womens health nowadays and although i wouldnt reccomend self diagnosing, sometime if it is nothing it can put your mind at rest and if it worries it can help you get over any fears of seeing the doctor about intimate problems
2006-10-25 09:09:52 · answer #8 · answered by bab_ey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast infection. Have your Dr do a culture to make sure.
2006-10-25 10:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by meltee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just mucous - if there is no smell or itch. Sometimes the mucous is thicker than at other times in your cycle. The next time you see your GYN, ask about it.
2006-10-25 09:39:05 · answer #10 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋