Vaginal Discharge Explained By a Doctor

Vaginal discharge explained by a doctor.

There are many potential causes for vaginal discharge we will explore the reasons that may need to see your doctor.

Test Your STD IQ?

• Cause grey vaginal discharge?

  Bacterial Vaginosis.

• Most common cause of STD in America?

  Chlamydia.

• Most common cause of white discharge?

  Most likely yeast infection.

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Discharge from the vagina can be a normal part of a woman’s physiology. What is typical or normal for your body is going to be different from someone else. There are multiple factors that can cause a normal change in vaginal discharge. The main reason being where you are in your menstrual cycle.

Beyond the normal fluctuations in discharge if you notice a change frequency, color, odor and texture of discharge this is a potential indication that you need to seek medical attention. Also if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant with new discharge this is a good reason to see a medical professional. Abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, rash, unexpected vaginal bleeding and rectal pain are the other main symptoms that should prompt a visit with your medical provider or visit to the Emergency Department.

DISCHARGE 101

• Bacterial Vaginosis

  Pathology: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by a bacteria called Gardnerella vaginalis. This bacteria normally lives in your vagina but changes in pH can cause an excess amount to grow.

  Symptoms: Grey colored discharge with a fishy odor.

  Treatment: Antibiotic: Metronidazole (prescription)

• Chlamydia /Ghonorrhea

  Pathology: Bacterial infections that are transmitted sexually. These bacteria can cause infection of the vaginal, cervix, and a more serious infection of the fallopian tubes and pelvis. Infection in the pelvis is cause pelvic inflammatory disease, a leading cause of infertility in American women.

  Symptoms: Yellow to green vaginal discharge sometimes associated with pelvic pain and discomfort when you pee.

  Treatment: Antibiotic: Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

• Trichamonas

  Pathology: Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted parasite. The most common STD world wide.

  Symptoms: Clear watery discharge, possible foul odor, and increase in urge to pee and discomfort when you pee. Vaginal itchiness.

  Treatment: Antibiotic: Metronidazole (prescription)

• Yeast (Candida)

  Pathology: Candida is a yeast that naturally grows in the vagina. With changes in pH it can overgrow causing the symptoms of a yeast infection.

  Symptoms: White discharge and vaginal itching.

  Treatment: Antifungal Fluconazole.

There you have it,

DISCLAIMER: There are other causes of sexually transmitted infections and vaginal discharge in women. This is not meant to treat or diagnosis. Please see your medial professional for further information. Wishing you a healthy and happy vaginal.