Center for Young Women's HealthA common side effect from metronidazole gel is a thick, white vaginal discharge with or without an odor which usually goes away soon after completing a full course of treatment. … read more
Articles Tagged: vaginal discharge
I have a vaginal discharge and odor but I’m too embarrassed to see a doctor. Please help.
It’s normal to have a small amount of vaginal discharge and your own vaginal scent that may change, for example, after working out, during your period, and after sex, but … read more
Cystic Fibrosis: Vaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections are very common. About 75% of all women (with or without CF) get at least one yeast infection during their lives. About half of 15-24 year old … read more
I’ve been having itching, redness and soreness when I wipe or touch my vagina. I also have a white milky color vaginal discharge and when I wipe I see a yellowish color on the toilet paper. What could this be?
Your symptoms suggest that you have inflammation of your vagina which is likely due to a vaginal infection. The 3 most common causes of vaginal infections are yeast, bacterial vaginosis, and … read more
I recently had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Now I have pimples next to my private parts and I am seeing yellow discharge. What could be the cause for these issues and what should I do?
Any time you have unprotected sex, you are at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease(s). “Pimples” can be due to ingrown hairs, irritation from shaving, something your skin came … read more
Is it normal to wear a panty liner every day?
Wearing panty liners or not is a personal preference. Young women who are fans of panty liners say they wear them for different reasons such as “to feel fresh and … read more
I am a virgin but I always have a smell and discharge in my vagina. What should I do?
Most girls will have a vaginal discharge after puberty which can be thick and sticky, especially during the middle of their menstrual cycle or during ovulation. During ovulation, vaginal discharge … read more
What is considered normal vaginal discharge and what do the different colors mean?
During and after puberty most young women notice a clear or whitish discharge on their underwear. This discharge can also look yellow when it dries. The discharge is actually a … read more
What is proper hygiene for the vagina and how do I know if I’m healthy down there?
Proper hygiene of the vagina is really very simple because the vagina cleanses itself naturally. The natural flora of bacteria and normal cells in the vagina keep the environment at a … read more
I had a yellow discharge and just found out I have PID. What is it?
PID is an abbreviation for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. It is an infection of the female reproductive organs (the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus and cervix). It is usually caused by a … read more