A women recently discovered thick, yellow discharge in her underwear.  please help!!?
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YOU SHOULD REALLY GO TO YOUR GYNO IF IT SMELLS.....IT MIGHT BE A YEAST INFECTION OR AN STD.
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It could be a yeast infection or BV - Bacterial Vaginosis. Go to your nearest OBGyn for further analysis
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Two sexually transmitted diseases due to gardenerella vaginilis and trichomonas vaginilis can produce a foul smelling discharge, watery and grey to yellow green in colour and often containing bubbles. The vaginal opening is red and sore and intercourse and urination can be painful. \n\nOther causes of vaginal discharge are inflammation of the cervix particularly in the case of cancer of the cervix and even cancer higher up in the reproductive tract. This often shows up as blood stained vaginal discharge particularly after intercourse.I would still get a doctors opinion.
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I agree with Mohamed!\n\nI would like to add that you can use a vaginal douche. Try to use water only.  It empties out the excess discharge.  Try not to use it too often.  You don't want to eliminate the "good" bacteria.  That could lead to infection.\n\nIf you take a bath, lie down as much as possible and with your finger, try to clean your insides a bit.  That usually fixes the problem.
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it could be anything froma yeast infection which is from excess moisture eing left on there to a std which i think is unlikely. go see your gyno and see what they think of it. it might just be something simple and just needs a cream. just dont be scared skin peeling off is not as bad as asking a doctor what is this.
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All women have a natural odor to their vaginas(inside parts) and vulvas(outside parts). You should only worry if it smells yeasty (like bread or beer), fishy, vinegary, or your discharge has a weird color such as green, grey, or dark yellow. Normal color discharge can range from clear to white to off-white or slightly yellow. It can even vary in consistancy from thin and watery to thick like paste.\n\nThe best thing to do to keep the smells manageable is wash daily with a washcloth and mild soap like dove on the OUTSIDE ONLY. Never ever douche unless prescribed a medicinal one by your doctor. Doing so isn't good for your natural vaginal flora and can increase your chances of infection.\n\nCheck out the site below. It is full of good information about a woman's body and can answer a ton of questions!
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http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=vaginal+discharge&x=19&y=13\n\nI hope you can access this website...\nIt has a lot of info for you...
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No, if shes tried to use OTC yeast infection medications and they arnt working, moer then likely she needs to go to the doctor, keep in mind that the medicine does seep out after its disolved, making more discharge... My OBGYN did tell me one time that if i had a onset of a infection i could use medicated douche, and that can fix the problem, I dont know what kind of infection she has but she could definitally try, the medicated douche just has iodine packets you add to the prepackaged vinegar water, and waaala, its worked for me, but other then that, i would definitally go to the doc if it didnt work, the discharge could be a sign of something more serious going on, like a STD or a differnt kind of infection... Good luck
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Could be a Candida (yeast infection)...\n\nHere are some Infection Signs and Symptoms\n\nTypical Yeast Infection Symptoms\nVaginal itching \nVaginal discharge that may be thick, white, and   lumpy like cottage cheese \nVaginal soreness, irritation, or burning \nRash or redness on the skin outside the vagina  (vulva) \nBurning on urination \nPainful vaginal intercourse (sex)\n\nIf this continues, you should see a doctor...if you have been diagnosed with one before, you can get an ointment like monistat to clear it up.
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Yes it is mucus discharge. It is gross and annoying but it is normal. You will probably have it always on the days you dont have your period. Wear panty liners such as always to protect your underwear and feel more comfortable.
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Although you are correct, that "clumpy white stuff" could mean you have a yeast infection or an STD, if you are not experiencing any other symptoms, this could be totally normal!\n\nAs part of the normal cycle, women produce cervical fluid - and depending on the stage of the cycle it will range from clear to gummy or white and clumpy (or many variations in between).  Sometimes, this fluid comes out on to your underwear from strenuous activity (if you hadn't noticed it before) or after sex.  Again, if you don't have any other symptoms (itching, redness, rash, etc), it is probably a normal thing.\n\nI highly encourage you to investigate the source cited below.  There are MANY misdiagnosed yeast infections because of the simple misunderstanding of how your body works.  Hope this helps!
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It is possible to suffer from a yeast infection without exhibiting all of the symptoms of a yeast infection. Typically a woman will notice a thick discharge, will suffer from itching and irritation, and may experience pain or buring while urinating or having sex. Sometimes the discharge is whitish in color, sometimes it may be more yellow. Sometimes the discharge is odorless, sometimes it may have a yeasty smell to it. Sometimes there may not be any noticeable discharge. Symptoms and the severity of the symptoms can vary among women and how soon the woman seeks to have it diagnosed and treated.\n\nIt is always important to visit your doctor or gynecologist if you suspect you may have a yeast infection, because these symptoms can be easily confused with other conditions that have similar symptoms. Different vaginal infections like a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis and trichominasis can all have similar symptoms, but they are all treated in different ways because they are caused by different organisms.\n\nLike others have said, I am going to advise you to visit a doctor. Don't try to self-treat yourself because you may be trying to treat a vaginal infection that won't respond to the treatments you are trying to use if you're just going by your symptoms. Your doctor will need to do a pelvic exam and take a culture-swab to determine the cause of your infection, so that you can receive the proper treatment.\n\nDon't listen to people on here. Though they are trying to help, they can't correctly diagnose you just by your symptoms. So visit your doctor, or if that's a problem, try locating a low-cost women's health clinic in your area until you can get things smoothed out. Best of luck to you!
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You may need to apply some personal lubricant, a popular one is K-Y Jelly, and there are many others on the market.  The dryness could indicate a slight (yeast) infection, or if you are older and near menopause this situation happens as the hormones change...it problem persists, see your doctor - GP or GYN.  He/she will explain it all to you, or for quick info, perhaps look up 'vaginal dryness' on internet, in books, etc.
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ITS A YEAST INFECTION!!! GET SUM MONISTAT CREAM AND RUB IT ON THERE,AND YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO IN A WEEK OR SO,JUST RUB IT ON THERE A FEW TIMES A DAY AND MAKE SURE YOUR WOMEN GETS TREATED TOO!!!
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Glands inside your vagina and cervix make small amounts of fluid. This fluid flows out of the vagina each day, carrying out old cells that have lined the vagina. This is your body's way of keeping your vagina healthy and clean. The discharge is usually clear or milky and doesn't smell bad.\n\nThe colour and thickness may change with your menstrual cycle.  As long as the discharge is clear or milky and doesn't smell bad, it is normal.  Many girls first get this discharge in the weeks and months before their period starts for the first time.\n\nIf you notice a yellow, green or 'curdy'(think almost like cottage cheese) discharge, or if there is a strong smell, an infection of some sort may be happening.   You would then need to go to your doctor for medication to treat the infection.  \n\nThe link below talks about vaginal discharge, what is normal and what is not.
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Talk to your doctor.  The discharge might be related to the medication upsetting the natural balance of the vagina.  If the discharge is a creamy consistency and accompanied by itching, then it's a yeast infection that can be easily treated with products you can get at a pharmacy.
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I probably shouldn't being answering this question but I will because you don't know.\nOk Young lady, The answer to your question is (NO).\nGirls can have a slight discharge of fluids, Moisture.But it should only be very light Any discharge that has a Color or Strong odor should be looked at by a Doctor. For young women it is important to notice anything out of normial (as you have done) Don't ignore it.It is probably just a minor Yeast infection ( nothing serious (yet) But if you are having sexual relations (sex) then you may have been given a Sexually transmitted diesease by your partner. DON"T IGNORE THIS GO TO A DOCTOR OR CLINIC AND HAVE IT LOOKED AT>AND DON"T HAVE SEX IN THE MEAN TIME. If you don't have it checked and wait it could get much worse.making you very sick. Infections of any kind so near your reproductive organs could make you loose the abilit to have children..