Some types of vaginal discharge can be signs of health problems and may require medical evaluation and treatment. Here are some signs of concerning discharge:
🥴 Changes in smell:
• An unusual or unpleasant smell of discharge that is different from its normal state may indicate an infection. This may indicate bacterial overgrowth, yeast infection, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as trichomoniasis.
🟢 Abnormal color:
• Discharge that is an unusual color, such as yellowish, greenish, or gray, may indicate an infection. Yellow or green discharge may indicate a bacterial infection, while gray discharge may be a sign of bacterial vaginosis.
💧 Lumpy or thick discharge:
• A thick, lumpy discharge accompanied by itching, burning or redness in the genital area can indicate a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis). This discharge can look like curd and is often accompanied by severe itching.
🩸 Bloody or brownish discharge:
• A bloody or brownish discharge outside of menstruation or after intercourse can indicate various causes, such as hormonal disorders, infections, inflammation or even signs of cervical cancer.
⚡️ Severe pain or discomfort:
• If the discharge is accompanied by severe pain, burning or itching, this may indicate an underlying infection or inflammation that requires medical attention.
🌡️ Fever or other symptoms:
• If the discharge is accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or other symptoms, it may indicate a more serious infection or illness and requires immediate medical attention.
🥼 When should you seek medical help?
• If you have persistent, unusual discharge accompanied by other symptoms.
• If you have discharge that has an unpleasant smell or changes in color, texture or amount.
• For discharge that occurs after sexual intercourse or during menstruation and does not disappear within a few days.
• If you suspect a sexually transmitted infection or other serious illness.
🥴 Changes in smell:
• An unusual or unpleasant smell of discharge that is different from its normal state may indicate an infection. This may indicate bacterial overgrowth, yeast infection, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as trichomoniasis.
🟢 Abnormal color:
• Discharge that is an unusual color, such as yellowish, greenish, or gray, may indicate an infection. Yellow or green discharge may indicate a bacterial infection, while gray discharge may be a sign of bacterial vaginosis.
💧 Lumpy or thick discharge:
• A thick, lumpy discharge accompanied by itching, burning or redness in the genital area can indicate a yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis). This discharge can look like curd and is often accompanied by severe itching.
🩸 Bloody or brownish discharge:
• A bloody or brownish discharge outside of menstruation or after intercourse can indicate various causes, such as hormonal disorders, infections, inflammation or even signs of cervical cancer.
⚡️ Severe pain or discomfort:
• If the discharge is accompanied by severe pain, burning or itching, this may indicate an underlying infection or inflammation that requires medical attention.
🌡️ Fever or other symptoms:
• If the discharge is accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or other symptoms, it may indicate a more serious infection or illness and requires immediate medical attention.
🥼 When should you seek medical help?
• If you have persistent, unusual discharge accompanied by other symptoms.
• If you have discharge that has an unpleasant smell or changes in color, texture or amount.
• For discharge that occurs after sexual intercourse or during menstruation and does not disappear within a few days.
• If you suspect a sexually transmitted infection or other serious illness.
