Vaginal Discharge (Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments): Vaginal discharge is a fluid or semisolid substance that is normal and helps keep the vagina clean. Normal vaginal discharge is clear or milky white and does not have an unpleasant odor. Bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including trichomonas, gonorrhea, or Chlamydia can cause a change in color or odor. Symptoms of infection may include
- yellow-green or gray discharge,
- strong odor, or
- irritation of the genitals.
Treatment depends on the infection.
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- vaginal discharge,
- vaginal itching, and a
- smelly, itchy, and frothy foam discharge.
- urethral discharge,
- pain with urination, and
- pain and swelling of the scrotum.
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Vaginal Discharge Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
AzithromycinAzithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Azithromycin fights bacteria in the body...learn more »
CefiximeCefixime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body...learn more »
Clotrimazole VaginalClotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing...learn more »
Vaginal Discharge Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Infertility
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Vaginal Bleeding
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