I have smelly vaginal discharge, is it a yeast infection?
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no yeast does not smell. you have a bacterial infection and need to see a doctor for antibiotics. and do you people tell everything in your life on this site with no shame?
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I think it's merely coincedental. A fishy smell from the vagina is usually a sign of infection.
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Any foul vaginal odor indicates some type of infection going on.  Please see your doctor for an exam and testing to determine what type of infection is present.
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nVarious conditions, such as bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), can cause vaginal symptoms similar to those of a yeast infection. If you need help determining which condition you have, \n\nWhat is a vaginal yeast infection?\nA vaginal yeast infection is an excess growth of yeast cells in the vagina. Yeast infections are very common in women of childbearing age but can occur at any age. Although they can be uncomfortable, vaginal yeast infections rarely lead to serious health problems.\n\nWhat causes a vaginal yeast infection?\nA healthy vagina normally contains many bacteria and small numbers of yeast cells. The most common bacteria found in the vagina, Lactobacillus acidophilus, help prevent other organisms, such as yeast, from growing in excess and causing an infection. About 70% to 90% of yeast infections are caused by a strain of yeast called Candida albicans. 1, 2 \n\nWhen there is a change in the normal balance of organisms in the vagina, yeast can overgrow, causing symptoms. This imbalance can be caused by many factors, including use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for other conditions, high estrogen levels (as during pregnancy or hormone replacement therapy), or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or HIV infection. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nThe most common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are: \n\nVaginal itching. \nIrritated genital skin. \nPain or burning in the genital area with urination or sexual intercourse. \nIn some cases, white vaginal discharge that is usually curdlike and odorless. Some women have no noticeable discharge. \nSymptoms of a vaginal yeast infection are more likely to occur during the week before a menstrual period.\n\nHow is a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed?\nVaginal itching and a white vaginal discharge that is odorless and looks like cottage cheese are classic signs of a vaginal yeast infection. However, it's easy to misdiagnose a vaginal infection. If your symptoms are not typical of a yeast infection, you aren't certain of your diagnosis, or you're pregnant and have symptoms, see your health professional. A vaginal exam and possibly a culture of vaginal discharge can help diagnose whether another type of organism is present.\n\nHow is it treated?\nA vaginal yeast infection is usually treated with a vaginal antifungal cream, tablet, or suppository for several days. While some women prefer taking a tablet by mouth, oral treatment may be reserved for recurrent infection that may be caused by yeast throughout the body. This is mainly because oral medication affects the entire body, and vaginal treatment limits its effect to the genital area. Oral antifungal medication can cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and abdominal pain; vaginal treatment is unlikely to cause side effects. \n\nNonprescription vaginal medications are available for treating vaginal yeast infection; vaginal boric acid capsules are another option. If you have had a vaginal yeast infection before, are not pregnant, and are certain your present symptoms are the same as during the previous infection, you can self-treat your infection. If you have a yeast infection that keeps returning despite treatment, see your health professional. A recurring yeast infection can be a sign of another health problem. \n\nYeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not use any medication without first discussing your symptoms with your health professional. \n\nCan vaginal yeast infections recur?\nYes. A yeast infection is considered to be recurrent if you have four or more infections that cause symptoms and are unrelated to antibiotic use within 1 year. Severe or persistent yeast infections are a problem for about 5% of affected women and can be related to diabetes, pregnancy, or another health condition. 2 \n\nIf you have a recurrent vaginal yeast infection, your health professional may do a culture to confirm that yeast is present. You may
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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..
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Go see the doctor.  It is probably not a yeast infection.
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Talk to your doctor. After all, his buccal bacterial flora is mixing with your normal vaginal flora and may be unbalancing it. It could be Candida (yeast) even if you have no discharge, because of the itching you describe.\nHe could have yeast in his mouth and not notice; if you don't eliminate it you will go on catching it from each other. \nGo to your gynecologist!!!
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If you have a yeast infection, the discharge is usually white and looks like cottage cheese, and it itches REALLY bad. You're probably just spotting normally - most women have it at least some months before or after the period or when they ovulate in mid-cycle. If it gets really heavy or smells terrible, see your doctor, but what you describe sounds okay to me. Hope this eases your mind some.
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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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You may have a infection. I has BV before and it's not sexually transmitted but it cause discharge. Does it smell bad?
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Your girlfriend should get checked out by a gynecologist to find out what is causing the odor.  She shouldn't be embarrassed about going, because they see this type of thing every day.  It could be a variety of things, the most common being yeast and bacterial overgrowth in the vagina.  It is not an indicator of anything bad, it just happens sometimes.
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Everything you're describing sounds perfectly normal - discharge often forms a yellow stain when it's dry. It shouldn't itch, burn or smell, and should be clear, slightly milky or off white at different times in your cycle before it dries on your underwear. It shouldn't be lumpy or really thin, though it does change in consistency throughout the month. As long as you're not experiencing any of these things, you are perfectly normal and the production of discharge, which cleans the vagina, means that you have a very healthy body. Believe me, if you had a yeast infection you would be experiencing some kind of discomfort by now...if the doctor says it's fine, it is.\n\nAs for the other part of your question, be proud that you can relax and enjoy sex so much - most men find a woman who gets very wet when she's sexually excited a real turn on, as this happening is a sign to the opposite sex of her femininity.
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Vaginal odor could be due to an infection.  If it is a foul odor, then you have an infection.  It would be best to be checked out by your doctor to see what is going on.  Avoid douching as this can disrupt the normal bacterial content of your body and make things even worse.
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Most (95%+) vaginal odor is caused by an infection called "gardnerella" which causes bacterial vaginosis. While this infection can be passed between partners, it is not a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of the chief causes of vaginal odor. This odor may become more pronounced after having sex and is fishy in nature. This is the most common type of vaginal odor. \n\n\nVisit your Obstetrician/gynecologist
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Okay sometimes vaginal odor is a sign of an infection, here is a link to a great site that will tell you remedies for vaginal infections and odors if it is just odor and not an infecion and you use an infection remedy don't worry, it can't hurt you, it's all natural!! That's the great thing about remedies!! Here is the link:\nhttp://www.easyhomeremedy.com/home_remedy_for_vaginal_infections.html \nHope this helps!!
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With a yeast infection, common symptoms are a cheesy white discharge, irritation, intense burning and itching, and redness in the area.\n\nHowever, you don't have to have ALL of these symptoms. \n\nWhile I wouldn't recommend any over the counter remedies or douches just yet, you could try a less expensive natural approach. Eat plenty of yogurt, cut down on sugar, etc. Also, spread some of that yogurt around your labia, as the bacteria compete with the fungal candida...if it is in fact a yeast infection. That way, you may nip it in the bud before a discharge, odor, or pain rear their ugly heads. \n\nIf the symptoms worsen, there's a vareity of over-the-counter remedies that will suit ya just fine.