LADIES SECRET - 6 Ways To Tell If It’s Normal Or Not {Vaginal Discharge}

When you hear Vaginal Discharge, you probably don’t even give it much thought and think of it as one of those things women have to deal with, right? As long as it looks normal and you feel fine why even worry about it?!

Vaginal discharges may not be something you take too seriously

but when it starts smelling funny, looks weird or is happening more often than usual – that’s when you get a bit concerned.

Next time this happens (after reading this, of course), you will be able to decode your discharge before running to the store to buy a slew of creams, sprays and suppositories to “fix” it.

• Clear/White and Wet

OB-GYN and coauthor of V is for Vagina Alyssa Dweck, explains that discharge at ovulation can be copious, but normal. This is why many women prefer sex when they’re ovulating; it acts as an additional bit of lubrication. “Many woman have a very wet discharge around the ovulation portion of their period, it is completely normal and okay.”

• White, Clumpy and Itchy

Dr. Dweck says, “If there is a lot of odorless cottage-cheese looking discharge, accompanied with a killer itch, more than likely it’s a yeast infection.” This can be caused by a ton of things ranging from antibiotics to hygiene. The good thing about this uncomfortable infection is that there are plenty of over-the-counter meds you can use to quickly alleviate this problem.

• Yellowish-Green and Stings

According to Dr. Dweck, it’s probably chlamydia or gonorrhea, two very common bacterial STDs. You may also experience pelvic pain and painful urination. Dweck says, “Make sure if you are diagnosed, you and your partner get treated, or you’ll keep passing the infection back and forth to each other.” 

• Grayish, Thin and Smelly

Dr. Dweck explains that, “the odor is the defining trait of bacterial vaginosis.” It has a foul, fish-like smell that lingers. Though this issue is also very common and can be easily cured, it often reoccurs once you’ve gotten it once. Generally, this happens with something has created a bacterial imbalance in your vagina.

• Gray/Green and Frothy, Smelly

You may be dealing with trichomoniasis. According to the CDC, it is the most common and curable STD in the country, and it doesn’t have to come from you having intercourse. According to Dr. Dweck, “Trichomoniasis is caused by an organism that can live on towels, vibrators, and other inanimate objects.”

As a good practice, it is best to schedule an appointment with your gynecologist before attempting to self treat.

A more detailed breakdown of the possible infections caused by vaginal discharge:

• VAGINOSIS

Vaginal discharge that is yellow, green, or gray could indicate vaginosis, which is a bacterial vaginal infection. Another clue that you may have this type of infection: “Your vaginal discharge will have a fishy smell,” says Livoti.

• YEAST INFECTION

A white discharge that looks like cottage cheese is the cardinal sign of a yeast infection. You’ll probably also have intense itching and may notice some swelling around the vulva.

• TRICHOMONIASIS

Vaginal discharge that gives off a strong, unpleasant odor similar to that of rotten eggs is usually a sign of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) trichomoniasis. The vaginal discharge may also be frothy.

• CHLAMYDIA OR GONORRHEA

If you’re not pregnant or in the middle of your menstrual cycle, a sudden increase in the amount of vaginal discharge could be a symptom of one of these STDs. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can also cause a burning sensation when you urinate.

Your doctor should evaluate any of these changes in your vaginal discharge. Vaginal infections, including STDs, are usually treatable.

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