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Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal discharge is a normal occurrence. But, certain changes in the color or consistency can indicate a problem. Conditions associated with abnormal vaginal discharge include yeast infection, hormonal imbalance, sexually transmitted diseases, bacterial vaginosis, etc.

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Why do I have vaginal discharge despite taking medications?

Query: Hello doctor, I find myself in front of a very uncomfortable situation. I do not know what is going on with me, but I would like to find a cure. When I was younger, I was sexually assaulted and abused for three years. I believe then I contracted an STD, but I never got it treated because I was too ...  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not worry, as per your complaints and from your photos, you have bacterial and fungal infections. Do these investigations. 1) CBC (complete blood count). 2) Smear study from vaginal discharge. 3) Vaginal discharge culture and sensitivity. 4) Urine analys...  Read Full »

Why do I have sore and itchy urethra and labia?

Query: Hello doctor, My urethra and labia were suddenly sore and itchy. Now it has a yellow-green discharge from the urethra. What medication should I use?  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a pelvic infection, sexually transmitted infection with or without urine infection. Have urinalysis, urine culture, high vaginal swab, strict hygiene. Soft comfortable undergarments. Sitz bath to relieve irritation (sit in warm water recurrently). Drink plen...  Read Full »

I experience excessive white vaginal discharge. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, My vaginal opening is white, and I have so much of discharge coming out. I am sexually active. I feel like my vagina is really large. I looked at my underwear and it was just filled with a paste-like discharge. I know I am ovulating. But I am worried when I look down there as I see a whit...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The white discharge is thick curdy. Candida infection causes the same. However, in the absence of itching or foul smell, it is recommended that you get a high vaginal swab culture test ...  Read Full »

Is the absence of my period normal?

Query: Hello, I took Plan B once but have been sexually active using protection since then. I got my period after taking Plan B and also after subsequent protected encounters. However, I have not had my period this month and have been experiencing negative pregnancy test results. I am currently using P...  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should expect your period around the last of this month. It is normal for the period to be delayed by up to a week, considering various factors that can influence the menstrual cycle. Given that all your sexual encounters during this period were protected, the...  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 spotting while on Tri-Sprintec. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking the birth control pill, Tri-Sprintec for almost five years now. I started my new pack of pills on 19 of last month. I had intercourse twice on 20th and once on the 21st of last month. I used to take my pill between 7 and 8 AM. One day I had pill at 6:30 AM as I woke up ...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. The brown rusty vaginal discharge you are experiencing could be one of the side effects of Tri-Sprintec, which is a combination of Norgestimate and Ethinyl estradiol. It is common to have irregular periods, unscheduled bleeding, and vaginal spotting during the first few m...  Read Full »

I have vaginal discharge after three months of delivery. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago, I had a forceps delivery. Now, I am experiencing heavy vaginal discharge. I guess that comes from below my clitoris. I can see mucus like discharge in and around clitoris. When I sit, I feel a gush below clitoris. My doctor said there is no problem and I am normal. Bu...  Read Full »


Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have pain while passing urine or in the lower abdomen? If pus or yellowish discharge per vagina, then you need to consult a gynecologist and get a speculum examination. If necessary, then get an ultrasound scan. Culture and sensitivity of the discharge will con...  Read Full »

I have white sticky discharge while on birth control pills. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently on Microgestin birth control and I have been instructed to take it constantly to have no periods. About a year ago, I was treated for chlamydia and never had a problem since then. About a month ago, I missed my pill for birth control while having the flu and a week back,...  Read Full »


Dr. Shruti Kainth Kaushal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your history, it appears that you are suffering from vaginal infection. Because, without a problem there cannot be such an amount of discharge. Hormonal birth control pill increase the chance of vaginal discharge. But, in my opini...  Read Full »

Why do I have white cottage-cheese like vaginal discharge?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a white cottage cheese-like discharge with no smell in my vagina. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. The white cottage cheese-like discharge you are describing is called vaginal discharge, and it is a normal and healthy part of a woman's reproductive system. The discharge helps keep the vagina clean and moist, a...  Read Full »

How to manage vaginal swelling, pain, and abnormal discharge?

Query: Hi doctor, From yesterday, I have vaginal swelling, discomfort, and abnormal discharge. I had intercourse with my partner before four days. Please prescribe some home remedies or medicine to cure this problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have some vaginal infection, and it is causing the problem. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist internally and get a vaginal swab test done. Avoid having sex till then. Wear cotton panties, and loose lowers. Maintain personal hygiene and take plenty of flu...  Read Full »

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