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White Discharge

White vaginal discharge is normal during ovulation and just before periods. But white discharge with itching, burning, and a foul smell is probably due to yeast infection. White discharge that is thin and has a strong fishy odor is seen in bacterial vaginosis.

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I have lumpy nodes and white discharge under the foreskin. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was treated with Fluconazole 400 mg once daily and applied Sertaconazole twice daily for 10 days but thick lumpy nodes show in the foreskin and also a thick white discharge under the foreskin.This area also deep shown. Please advice. My sugar level is normal and HbA1c is 5.9. There i...  Read Full »


Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for five days, tablet Cefixime 400 mg single dose. Apply the Fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice dai...  Read Full »

I have a white discharge during sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period on the third of this month, and after 21 days, I got light bleeding. It continued for four days and contained red blood discharge, mucus, and blood. One week before bleeding, I had taken an I-pill and had sex using a condom. I took a urine test this morning while b...  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern regarding the incidence of spotting. I can understand that you consumed an emergency contraceptive pill after intercourse. Usually, this pill can cause a withdrawal effect and lead to spotting and bleeding after consum...  Read Full »

I had a thick white discharge after the day I took a contraceptive pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, A thick white discharge came out from my vagina just after the day I took a contraceptive pill. What to do now? Is it a serious issue? Please suggest me some medicine.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem of vaginal discharge is not related to the emergency contraceptive pill. Excessive vaginal secretion can be due to candidiasis, diabetes, or long-term oral contraceptives. In addition, excessive vaginal secretions could be due to ovulation, sex desire or...  Read Full »

I had my period while masturbating for one day, and there was white discharge after that. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had my period while masturbating for one day then the next two days I felt signs of bloating blood. But when I checked every time there was nothing, and I found white stuff that looked like cum. I had sexual intercourse, but no semen was near my vagina, nor it went inside during the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. This bleeding may be due to mild abrasion or excessive force used during masturbation. The white discharge may be due to a pelvic inflammatory response. I suggest you need antibiotics, analgesics, and antihis...  Read Full »

I am experiencing white discharge intermittently. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I have been experiencing white discharge per vaginum since the past 10 to 15 days. It started before my periods but was fine during that time but even after my periods continued, it is still there. It is slightly thick, not foul smelling, there is no itching ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Vaginal discharge could be due to fungal or bacterial infection. Please follow the instructions below: Keep the area dry and clean. You should take antifungal and antibacterial treatment. Take he...  Read Full »

I have smelly discharge and blisters in the private part. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having a problem in my private part. Several months ago, I noticed that I am having a white smelly discharge. I only have one sexual partner and I fail to visit a doctor due to my busy schedule. And now after shaving, I had some blisters and it is painful. My groin is starting to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Albana Greca

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white smelly discharge from your genitals is suggesting candida infection. The small blisters are due to razor burn as it has been very irritated locally. Keep good local hygiene. Apply Polysporin (Bacitracin and Polymyxin B) cream locally in the morning. Take Clot...  Read Full »

Is there a chance of pregnancy after pulling out on time?

Query: Hello doctor,I had sex on the 1st, and my period due date is on the 5th. Though my husband did not cum in me, and he pulled out in time still, are there chances of pregnancy? My cycle is a regular one otherwise. I am just getting tensed. Please advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is your safe period. So, the chance of pregnancy is very remote.   Read Full »

Kindly suggest treatment for breast pain and cyst with discharge.

Query: Hi doctor,Please suggest treatment for the following complaints such as pain at both sides of the breast on pressure, a small cyst-like structure with whitish discharge through the breast from one month. I have been on past medication Evion 400 mg once daily, tablet Ultracet twice daily, Zevit capsu...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do not see any reason for you to worry about it. As per the ultrasound report, both breasts and lymph nodes are normal. Let me explain each of your symptoms with possible causes. 1. As you say, with pressure something is profound in the br...  Read Full »

I have a thick white discharge after non-penetrative sex. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 year old female. I was intimate with my partner for the first time yesterday. He rubbed his penis on my vagina without protection and came on my stomach. I have a first-degree labia tear, and I am scared that I would get pregnant. Also, I take Krimson 35 as I have PCOS, but I m...  Read Full »


Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. The tablet taken for PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), Krimson 35 (Cyproteron) is an oral contraceptive pill that is enough to prevent pregnancy with a good success rate. However, missing the pill leads to chances of pregnancy. I sugge...  Read Full »

I have redness, itching, and white discharge from my vagina. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have an itchy vagina, which is red and very uncomfortable. I have been having this problem for a week and also have a lot of white discharge. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are experiencing a concerning combination of symptoms: vaginal itching, redness, and excessive white discharge for a week. While I cannot provide a definitive diagnosis online, I can delve deeper into pot...  Read Full »

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