why do i have a heavy vaginal discharge?
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Go to a gynecologist, who could give you a better answer after physically evaluating you.
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Vaginal discharge is normal and varies during your menstrual cycle. Before ovulation (the release of the egg), there is A LOT of mucous produced, up to 30X more than after ovulation. It is also more watery and elastic during that phase of your cycle. You may want to wear panty liners during that time. \n\nThe things to be worried about include if the discharge has a yellow or green color, is clumpy like cottage cheese, or has a bad odor. If worried, see a doctor.\n \n Different Types of Discharge \n\n \n\nWhite: Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection.\n\nClear and stretchy: This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.\n\nClear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.\n\nYellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.\n\nBrown: May happen right after periods, and is just "cleaning out" your vagina. Old blood looks brown.\n\nSpotting Blood/Brown Discharge: This may occur when you are ovulating/mid-cycle. Sometimes early in pregnancy you may have spotting or a brownish discharge at the time your period would normally come. If you have spotting at the time of your normal period rather than your usual amount of flow, and you have had sex without using birth control, you should check a pregnancy test \n..How old are you (really)? \nAre you on medications or do you take herbs or vitamins?\n\nDo you have pain or itching?\n\nAre you pregnant?\n\nDo you have other health problems (like diabetes)?\nSometimes it isn't accurate to simply say yes or no. Symptoms can depend on the number of sexual partners, kind of sexual partners, birth control, birth control failure, kind of sex you are having and if abuse is involved. I think you can see, it can get pretty complicated to get all the information needed to give the best answer possible.\n\nWith that said, here is my best answer to the common question of vaginal discharge.\nA normal vaginal discharge consists of about a teaspoon (4 ML) a day that is white or transparent, thick to thin, and odorless. This is formed by the normal bacteria and fluids the vaginal cells put off. The discharge can be more noticeable at different times of the month depending on ovulation, menstrual flow, sexual activity and birth control.\n\nIt is not uncommon for the normal discharge to be dark, brown or discolored a day or two following the menstrual period. \nIf you are having ANY of the symptoms below SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.\nPain\n\nItching\n\nDiscomfort\n\nRash or sores alone or with a vaginal discharge
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The discharge is from the BV.  You have whats called a dual infection.  The yeast and BV.  Itrs common, especially in the warm months.  It hurt so bad because your cervix and vaginal walls are extremely tender from the infection not to mention that a pelvic exam is never a walk in the park, infection or not.  You probably didnt notice the discharge before because of the yeast med that you were using.  Just make sure that you finish the meds and you will be just fine.
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It sounds like some kind of vaginal discharge. Since you haven't had sexual contact, I doubt it's something serious. It's most likely some kind of vaginosis, which is an imbalance between good bacteria that live in the vagina. I'd go to a Dr. and get it checked as you usually need a prescription to get it taken care of.
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It's a vaginal infection resulting from a change in the balance of naturally occurring bacteria, allowing disease-causing bacteria, especially Gardnerella vaginalis, to predominate.\n\nBacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized byvaginal discharge. The condition results from an overgrowth of normal bacteriain the vagina. In the past, the condition was called Gardnerellavaginitis, after the bacteria that was thought to cause the condition. However,the new name, bacterial vaginosis, reflects the recent research establishingthat there are a number of species of bacteria that naturally live in thevaginal area. The Gardnerella organism is not the sole culprit causingthe symptoms. When these multiple species of bacteria become imbalanced, a womancan have a vaginal discharge that is associated with a foul odor. \n\nBacterial vaginosis is not passed by sex and is not dangerous, but it cancause disturbing symptoms. \n\nIf you have this, you should go to your Dr for a check up to exclude any serious infection.
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Discharge is healthy. A healthy vagina produces secretions to cleanse and regulate itself, similar to how saliva cleanses and regulates the environment of the mouth. \n\nNormal discharge may appear clear, cloudy white, and/or yellowish when dry on clothing. It may also contain white flecks and at times may be thin and stringy. Changes in normal discharge can occur for many reasons, including menstrual cycle, emotional stressors, nutritional status, pregnancy, usage of medications - including birth control pills, and sexual arousal. If you think about sex frequently, it will increase the amount of discharge you have.\n\nIf the quantity is increased greatly, then you may have bacterial vaginosis. It is similar to a yeast infection, and you need oral antibiotics to treat it. There is no over the counter medicine for it. \n\nThe site below has other types of infections it could also be. \n\nFor any guys reading this, I apologize if I grossed you out.
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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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yes it depends on colour. you can still get clear discharge, as per normal. and red/brown thick discharge is common as it is the linign of the uterus sloughing off.
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No it is not normal to have a discharge everyday. If you are sexually active, you should definately see a physician or go to Planned Parenthood ASAP. Chlamydia is a very subtle infection and many women never know they have it. Unfortunately, both Chlamydia and Gonorrhea can scar your falloian tubes and cause sterility. GC tends to have a thick yellowish-white snotty looking discharge. It itches and has a foul odor.\n\n Bacterial vaginosis is an infection that can be caused by use of bubble baths, douching, using nylon underwear. It requires a prescription. It will not cause any long term damage. \n\nYou didn't mention if there was a bad smell or itching. These are not normal and are definite signs of an infection that require prompt attention or could cause long term problems. If you are sexually active, you definately need to be examined.\n\nYeast infections usually look like cottage cheese but not always. Causes severe itching. Can be cured by over the counter meds. I don't know where you live, but to my knowledge there is no age limit for buying the over  counter medications. I would try these first-Gyne-Lotrimin, Monistat and many others.\n\nSome birth control pills tend to cause yeast infections. This often occurs also after or while taking antibiotics.\nWill itch.\n\nA thin, white, milky discharge is normal at certain times of the month-I think it is about a week before your period-my mind has forgotten for sure.\n\nTrichomnas tends to have a greenish discharge. It itches and has foul odor.
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Could just be vaginal discharge (whitish and watery), could be urine, could be sweat. Look at and smell the fluid. If you are unsure, ask your family doctor to help you identify the problem. Good luck!
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I think you should go to the doctor. You could have a common infection called bacterial vaginosis, or you may have the beginnings of a yeast infection, even though it doesn't itch or burn at this time. But that amount and type of discharge doesn't sound normal to me. I'd go to the doc if it were me. Good luck! :)
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That is normal discharge that happens before you get your period. Although, all women are different. It is completely normal. The only thing you need to worry about is if it has a foul odor to it, then you could possibly have a yeast infection. No worries about it though. Perfectly normal...if you are still unsure call your doctor.
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Heavy periods.  You should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.
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well sometimes a period can be like thick brown discharge...it could just be a bit of a blip in your menstrual cycle and just a coincidence that it's happening after you had unprotected sex. Why don't you go and see a doctor? If it doesn't go away in a few days then you should, if it does then I reckon it's just a period. Everyone has strange periods sometimes, even the most regular people.
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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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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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If the discharge is accompanied by any of the following I would get it checked out by an OB/GYN.\n- bad smell\n- accompanied by sores/change in genital appearance\n-discomfort upon sex or urination\n-fever\n-itching\n-a large amount of drainage (enough to make a spot the size of a quarter on a maxi pad, when you are not menstrating)\nIf you don't have anything like this then it may just be a natural change. Your uterus and ovaries can secrete harmless white discharge. But it could also be a sign of the STD clamydia which has white discharge and not many other symptoms. Go get it checked out. -Nykki