White, Yellow, or Green Discharge? What It Says About Your Health ♀♥
Ever been confused about the color, odor or consistency of your vaginal discharge? Wondering whether its normal or a sign of an infection ? Then after this 2 minutes of reading you will be able to understand the possible signals that your body is sending you about your vaginal health.
VAGINAL THRUSH (FUNGAL INFECTION):
- No odor
- Curd like or cottage-cheese like/or somewhat watery discharge
- Can occur in any age group
- Itching is most prominent sign
- Redness
- “Small cuts” on your vulva due to “friable” (very soft) skin of the area.
- Sudden onset of symptoms
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS:
- Fishy smell
- Gray-white/milky
- Rare in premenarchal girls
- Slight or no itching
- Not sudden in onset
TRICHOMONIASIS (PROTOZOAN INFECTION):
- fishy smell
- Greenish-yellow
- Rare in premenarchal girls
- Slight or no itching
- Not sudden in onset
On finding any of the above set of mentioned symptoms or at least 3-4 signs from any of the above mentioned infections then do consult your physician or gynecologist for the medical treatment. Self medication in any case is highly discouraged!
Most prominent signs are are highlighted in different colors in above infections signs
Causes to Check ⚠️:
- Medicines induced vaginal infection examples includes corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, medicines that affect estrogen level such as contraceptives, HRT, tamoxifen, and broad-spectrum antibiotics can contribute to the vaginal infections
- Diabetes: High blood sugar level causes increased in surface receptors for C.albicans (fungal organism) and decreased the ability of neutrophils to phagocytose C.albicans thus increasing the risk of the infection.
- Use of chemicals/irritants: Products such as bubble baths, vaginal sprays or douches etc. can affect vaginal pH and thus can contribute to the vaginal infection
This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking care because of something you have read here.
